Category Archives: Health

Powering Breast Cancer Progress Grant

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

Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation

The Ravi & Naina Patel Foundation is working to help every human being achieve the happiness that is their birthright. They provide grants to nonprofit organizations around the world that align with their five core pillars and build strategic partnerships to make an even bigger impact.

Grant inquiries as well as your organization’s Form 990 should be sent to amar@rnpfoundation.org.

Five Core Pillars

Homelessness

The Foundation is seeking programs that take different approach to the problem of homelessness. This includes both providing short term services and long term affordable housing solutions.

Education

The Foundation believes in the power of education and supports organizations that help youth learn to be confident and lead joyful lives, as well as reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Environment

A healthy Earth to live on is foundational to all the other core pillars. To address the impacts of environmental destruction, the Foundation supports organizations that are designing innovative solutions and championing environmentally sound policies.

Nutrition

A nutritious diet can feed the body, mind, and spirit, but many people don’t have access to or knowledge of healthy food. The Foundation supports projects that are working to overcome food inequities, provide education, and promote more environmentally friendly farming.

Spirituality

The Patel family believes that spirituality is the true path to happiness and supports organizations that promote mindfulness and meditation.

Food Justice for Kids Prize

The Food Justice for Kids Prize from the Newman’s Own Foundation supports projects in the U.S. and its territories under two focus areas: Indigenous Food Justice and Nutrition Education and School Food.

Up to 10 applicants (5 for each focus area) will receive as much as $50,000 in 2024, with the chance to receive an additional $50,000 in 2025. Applications are due by June 11, 2024.

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to:

501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
Organizations with a 501(c)3 serving as a fiscal agent
Federally recognized Native American tribes
Federally recognized Urban Indian Organizations
Public schools and school districts
U.S. governmental entities

Focus Areas

Indigenous Food Justice

For the purpose of this grant, ‘Indigenous’ means Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian. Projects must wholly or primarily benefit children 18 and under and may focus on:

Increasing access to and rematriation of affordable and nutritious traditional foods
Transferring control of food resources to Indigenous communities for the benefit of their children
Enhancing Indigenous children’s ability to respond to their needs for healthy, culturally relevant foods
Generally supporting food justice for Indigenous children

Nutrition Education and School Food

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Projects under this focus area should support community-based direct service and sustainable practices. Projects must wholly or primarily benefit children 18 and under and may focus on:

Developing programs for children to learn about, grow, gather, and/or cook healthy, nutritious, culturally relevant foods
Ammending school policies and practices to increase access to healthy school meals
Generally supporting nutrition education and/or healthy school food

Newman’s Own Foundation Community Fund

Donations to the Newman’s Own Community Fund are pooled and used to award additional funding on a quarterly basis. Grantees are eligible to receive these funds which are awarded based on member votes.

KFC Foundation: Kentucky Fried Wishes

The KFC Foundation funds actionable, local level projects in the United States through the Kentucky Fried Wishes program.

Twenty-five grants of $10,000 are awarded each quarter in a different focus area. The next funding cycle will be May 1-31, 2024 for projects focused on Improving Health & Wellbeing.

Eligibility

This grant is open to organizations in the United States who:

Have a 501(c)3 nonprofit designation
Have maintained good standing with the IRS for 2 years
Work at the local level, either individually or as a chapter/affiliate of a larger organization

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used to:

Hire professional services necessary to complete the project
Purchase equipment necessary to complete the project

Grant funds may not be used for:

Salaries
Scholarships
Ongoing or recurring programs
Event sponsorships

Focus Areas

Improving Health & Wellbeing

Applications for Improving Health & Wellbeing will be accepted May 1-31. Potential projects include:

Creating a mobile health clinic
Playground improvements
Domestic violence shelter upgrades
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Expanding Access to Food & Shelter

Applications for Expanding Access to Food & Shelter will be accepted July 1-31. Potential projects include:

Remodeling a food pantry
Creating a community garden
Beautifying a community space
Repairing and renovating buildings

Caring for the Environment, Animals, & More

Applications for Caring for the Environment, Animals, & More will be accepted September 1-30. Potential projects include:

Creating a permanent wildlife conservation exhibit
Purchasing a new vehicle for mobile vet clinic
Park improvements
Other reasonable requests not covered under any other focus area

Empowering Through Education & Training

This focus area is currently closed and a new funding cycle hasn’t yet been announced. Potential projects include:

Establishing a community-wide CPR certification program
Creating an after school literacy program
Creating a job skills training program for adults with disabilities

Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood was founded in 2014 as part of the estate of Teresa Caplan.The Foundation serves as an incubator for research and development in the U.S. that has the potential to improve the lives of children aged birth to 7.

Funding is available in three focus areas: Early Childhood Welfare, Early Childhood Education and Play, and Parenting Education. Letters of Interest are due by May 31, 2024 and should be sent to info@earlychildhoodfoundation.org.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to nonprofit, non-religious and non-political organizations in the United States.

Program

Eligible programs must be:

New, not pre-existing
Secular
For the benefit of children only
For the benefit of children in the United States
Potentially capable of having a national impact

Funding Limitations

Grant funds may not be use for:

Purchasing or renovating capital equipment
Staging single events
The creation or purchase of works of art or literature

No more than 15% of grant funding may be spent on indirect costs.

Focus Areas

Early Childhood Welfare

Welfare is defined to include:

Physical and mental health
Safety
Nutrition
Education
Play
Familial support
Acculturation
Societal integration
Childcare

Early Childhood Education and Play

The Foundation seeks to fund projects to develop:

Innovative curricula
Research based pedagogical standards
Imaginative play materials
Creative learning environments

Parenting Education

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The Foundation seeks to fund projects that teach parents about:

Developmental psychology
Cultural child rearing differences
Pedagogy
Issues of health
Prenatal care and diet

and/or provide parents with cognitive and emotional support.

We Are Together International Prize

The We Are Together International Prize supports initiatives from around the world that are working toward social change through volunteering.

Applications for $10,000 and other benefits are due by May 20, 2024. Submissions may be in English or Russian.

Eligibility

This prize is open to citizens of any nation who are 18 years of age or older and registered nonprofit organizations.

Award

Recipients or laureates will receive:

$10,000
Expert support
Meetings with high-ranking guests, leading experts and public figures in the winning countries
The chance to share their project with the world
The opportunity to take part in the International Forum of Civil Participation

Focus Areas

Healthcare and Emergency Response – Physical and mental health, promotion of physical activity, blood donation, and assisting people during disasters
Ecology and Sustainable Development – Environmental protection and education, green economy and technology
Equal Opportunities and Social Justice – Improving the lives of vulnerable populations

Anna Lalor Burdick Program

The Anna Lalor Burdick Program from The Lalor Foundation supports projects that provide access to and information on sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Concept papers are due annually on May 1st and November 1st. Applicants will receive notification within 6-8 weeks and a small number invited to submit a full proposal. Grants range from $10,000 – $35,000.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States. Project activities may, however, take place outside the U.S.

Crisis pregnancy centers and abstinence-only programs are not eligible.

Program Focus

Due to restrictions following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, projects providing access to contraception and abortion and/or advocating for policy change, will be prioritized.

Funding may used for new programs or taking an existing program in a new direction. Projects will not be considered if they exclusively focus on:

Sexually transmitted disease prevention
One-time direct supply costs (e.g. distribution of menstrual products, LARCs, or contraception)
Menstrual health or hygiene
Maternal health, infant health, or postpartum issues
Advocacy on behalf of teen parents

Mary Kay Ash Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program supports shelters in the U.S. providing a safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Applications for $20,000 are due by April 30, 2024. At least one grant will be awarded in each state from which they receive an application.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and organizations associated with Native American tribes.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used at the awardees discretion, including for staff salaries and operating expenses. The only restriction is that it can’t be used for staff travel.

Toilet Board Coalition: Action Accelerator

The Toilet Board Coalition: Action Accelerator connects small and medium sized entrepreneurs in the sanitation field with global business leaders and investors.

This program does not come with monetary award, but instead provides one year of in-kind support through:

Global and local mentorship from business leaders
Access to investments and strategic partnerships through the Investor Forum and Investment Council
Access to the business intelligence of the Toilet Board Coalition global platform
Opportunities for brand building and membership to the Coalition

Applications are due by April 30, 2024.

Eligibility

This program is open to small and medium sized entrepreneurs providing services to low-income customers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Businesses should be working in a field such as:

Building, operating, maintaining and/or providing toilets
Collecting, storing, transporting and/or treating solid waste
Monitoring sanitation infrastructure and deriving insights including preventive healthcare
Sustainable menstruation health and hygiene, diapers and other products

Program Goal

This program is working toward U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 6.2:

“By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.”

Business Criteria

The Coalition is looking to work with businesses that meet these criteria:

Emerging & Frontier Markets – Serving low-income customers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Scalable – Connected to the full value chain of sanitation service delivery and ready to scale up their business model
Innovative/ Replicable – Product or service is original and inventive and/or can be duplicated in other places
Market Based – Commercially viable and profitable

USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture support projects that connect rural communitities to each other and the world using telecommunications technology.

Applications for $50,000 – $1 million over 3 years are due by April 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. There is a required 15% match of non-federal funds.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

Nonprofit organizations
For profit businesses
State and local governments
Federally recognized Native American tribes
Consorita of eligible applicants

Applicants must operate in an area with a population of 20,000 or fewer.

Eligible Grant Purposes

Applicants may request grant funding for the purpose of:

Acquiring and installing, by lease or purchase, eligible equipment
Purchases of extended warranties, site licenses, and maintenance contracts
Acquiring or developing instructional programming that is a capital asset
Providing technical assistance and instruction for using eligible equipment (up to 10% of grant funding)
Purchasing and installing broadband facilities (up to 20% of grant funding)

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for:

Computer hardware, software, and network components
Audio and video equipment
Cyber security software
Training simulators
Video conferencing platform licenses
Instructional programming

Scoring Criteria

All applications will be scored based on:

Rurality (40 points) – Census population data
Economic Need (30 points) – Poverty data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program
Special Considerations (10 points) – Considerations may include Tribal lands, Distressed communities, Socially vulnerable communities
Need for Services and Project Benefits (30 points) – How will the grant meet the communities needs and what benefits will it provide?