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Susan G. Komen
Foundation
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Background
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Philosophy/Focus
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Provides research
fellowships to scientists and health professionals, supports breast cancer
screening centers, and sponsors public education campaigns about the
disease. Priority given to projects that have the potential to increase
diagnostic accuracy and treatment; support also for breast health
education.
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Major Fields of
Interest
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Medicine/medical
care;
public education; model programs; professional education;
research.
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Type of
Grants
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Program
development, fellowships; research.
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Grants
Restrictions
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Funds proposals
concerning breast cancer only.
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Number of
Staff
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16 full-time
professionals; 14 full-time support; 3 part-time support.
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Assets
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Year ended
12/31/95: $16,022,224
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Grants
Analysis
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Total Annual
Giving
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Year ended
12/31/95: $4,492,000
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Number
Funded
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Unavailable
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Cancer/Prevention/Control
Projects Funded
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Population specific
National Grants Programs:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas.
"Development and Evaluation of Lay-Literature for Minority Women with
Low-Literacy Skills."
Lesbian Health Initiative, Houston, Texas. "Lesbian Health Fairs." To
provide self-examination training to women who may not receive it from
their primary health care providers.
Video/Action Fund, Washington, D.C. "Universally Accessible Breast Self
Examination Techniques Instructional Videotape." (for women with upper
body disabilities, their health care providers and allied health
educators.)
Local grants:
National Association of Hispanic Nurses--Dallas Chapter in collaboration
with the Concilio and La Voz del Anciano provided Breast Health Awareness
classes for Hispanic women of all ages (14 years and older), 1998.
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Application Guidelines
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Application
Procedure
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Initial request is
made by letter from the principal investigator that briefly describes the
project, its goals, people to be involved, a detailed budget, and funds
requested.
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Key
Dates
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Application
deadline date is March 15. Contact the office for specifics.
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Contact
Person
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Elda Railey
Director of Grants (grants@komen.org to email for more
information regarding national grants program)
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Emily Downward
National Publications and Helpline Mgr.
Occidental Tower
5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 370 LB 74
Dallas TX 75244
972-855-1600
FAX 972-855-1605
Additional FAX 214-526-3692
Web site: www.komen.org (also
several local affiliate web sites)
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