The Powering Breast Cancer Progress grant from AstraZeneca supports projects to improve patient navigation services for breast cancer patients. Applications are due by June 13, 2024 at midnight local time.
Applicants may submit in one of two categories. Category 1 grants are for $50,000 – $100,000 and 3 hours of technical support from the Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators. Category 2 grants are for $100,001 – $250,000 and 5 hours of technical support. Short listed applicants will be contacted for a due diligence check.
Eligibility
This grant is open to charitable and nonprofit organizations officially registered in their country.
Focus Areas
Funding is available for projects focused on:
- Increasing awareness of patient navigation services (PNS) for breast cancer patients in underserved communities
- Overcoming barriers to PNS, such as limited resources, diverse community needs, etc.
- Enhancing healthcare system support for PNS
Metrics of Success
Successful project implementation may be measured by:
- An increase in available PNS
- An increase in referrals to PNS
- An increase in requests for information about PNS
- Improved quality of support provided by PNS
- Improved overall patient experience
Funding Limitations
Grant funding may not go to:
- Individuals, health care providers, medical group practices, or public officials
- Projects that provide treatment or pay for medicines
- Capital projects or building appeals
