Komen in the Community: Grants

The Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure offers grants for innovative projects in the areas of breast health and/or breast cancer education, screening, treatment and support.  To subscribe to the grants announcement email list, click on "Stay Informed" on the left side of this page and select the "Grants Distribution List" once you enter your e-mail address.

 

 

The 2010 Komen Philadelphia Request for Proposals (RFP) is now available.

 

 

Register for the RFP Briefing that will be held July 29, 2010 at 2pm.

Participation in the RFP Briefing Webinar is required for all 2010 Komen Philadelphia grant applicants. During this webinar, we will review the 2010 Community Profile and RFP basics, including timeline, funding priorities, common errors and delivery instructions. We will also discuss free grant-writing training offered in 2010. Applications will not be accepted from applicants who do not participate in the webinar.

 

Free Training for Grant Applicants

         Evaluation

         Tuesday, August 3rd, 10am - 11:30am REGISTER

This webinar will provide an overview of program evaluation and the importance of measuring outcomes.  Using logic models and Komen grant worksheets, participants will learn the various components of their program, how to evaluate them, and how to report the outcomes.

 

        Evidence-Based Programs

        Thursday, August 5th, 1pm - 5pm in Philadelphia REGISTER by emailing Ashley

This in-person training will help you select and adapt an evidence-based program. Space is limited to 25 people!

 

 

2009 Community Profile: Download the Community Profile (a PDF file) for a complete report of the community needs assessment for Komen Philadelphia. 

 

Breast Self Awareness recommendations from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

 

 

Grant Writing Resources

Foundation Center Webinars: http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/training/webinars/

          See especially the Proposal Writing Basics and Proposal Budgeting Basics

 

R-Tips for Evidence-based breast cancer screening intervention programs

 

Cancer Control Planet

          http://cancercontrolplanet.cancer.gov/breast_cancer.html

 

Program Evaluation Helpful Links

         CDC Evaluation Working Group            

         W.K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Toolkit

University of Wisconsin--Extension Program Development and Evaluation

 

 

 

For fiscal year 2010-2011, the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate is distributing more than $2 million to 33 organizations in our 13-county service area. For a booklet describing each grantee, contact Ashley Tobin. 

 

Grants Awarded for 2010-2011

 

  • Abington Memorial Hospital
  • African Family Health Organization
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
  • Allentown Health Bureau
  • Bayhealth Medical Center
  • BEBASHI, Inc.
  • Tunnell Cancer Center at Beebe Medical Center
  • Center for Asian Health, Temple University
  • Christiana Care Health Services
  • Consortium, Inc.
  • Cooper Cancer Institute
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center
  • Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital
  • Drexel U. College of Medicine
  • Family Planning Council
  • Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania
  • Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center
  • Lancaster General Hospital
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Living Through Cancer
  • Mazzoni Center
  • Memorial Hospital
  • National Nursing Centers Consortium
  • Philadelphia Department of Public Health
  • Puerto Rican Unity for Progress
  • Sacred Heart Hospital
  • SEAMAAC - Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition
  • Southeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center
  • Unemployment Information Center
  • Virtua
  • Wellness Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley
  • YWCA of Bethlehem

 

Progress Report 2010-2011