Our Grant Program
Up to 75% of the net revenue raised from the Komen Montana Race for the Cure®, special events, and the generosity of individual and corporate donors are distributed throughout Montana. The remaining 25% directly supports Komen’s National Research Grant Program.
The Montana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is one of a network of more than 125 affiliates around the country. We contribute to the Komen mission by awarding funds to non-profit organizations that provide breast health and breast cancer services directly to medically underserved, uninsured, or underinsured individuals.
Current Grantees
Step Grants FY 2009-2010. Grantees will provide 100% matching dollars.| Barrett Hospital Dillon, MT The Southwestern Montana Mammography Program will provide clinical breast exams and mammograms to under and uninsured women ages 50 and younger. The program area includes 16,000 square miles with a population of 16,053. 44% of this population lives at or below 200% of the national poverty level, making preventative healthcare unaffordable. Started in 2004, this program is successfully reaching women throughout the area. |
$15,000 |
| Livingston HealthCare Livingston, MT The Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program began the American Indian Screening Initiative in 2000. The AISI is focused on bringing Montana American Indian Women into breast cancer screening using culturally appropriate screening opportunities and breast health education. The AISI supports regularly scheduled screening events on five Montana Reservations and at Urban Indian centers in five cities in Montana. This local access has helped increase the number of American Indian women seeking breast cancer screening. |
$25,000 |
| Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program and American Indian Screening Initiative The Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program began the American Indian Screening Initiative in 2000. The AISI is focused on bringing Montana American Indian Women into breast cancer screening using culturally appropriate screening opportunities and breast health education. The AISI supports regularly scheduled screening events on five Montana Reservations and at Urban Indian centers in five cities in Montana. This local access has helped increase the number of American Indian women seeking breast cancer screening. |
$25,000 |
| Billings Clinic Billings and Miles City Locations Free mammograms will be provided every month in Billings and Miles City. The Miles City location will provide greater access to women in the extremely rural SW corner of Montana. Those needing follow up care will be referred to Billings Clinic’s patient navigator. |
$24,216 |
2009 Small Grants
| Summit Independent Living Center Missoula, MT “Every Woman Matters” - Breast Health Awareness for Women Living with Disabilities |
$1,950 |
| The Wellness Community Bozeman, MT Mending in the Mountains survivor retreat. |
$2,000 |
| Casting for Recovery Billings, MT and Manchester, VT July 3-day survivor event at Big Sky. |
$1,900 |
Getting Funded
The Montana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is currently accepting grant applications from organizations interested in providing innovative and non-duplicative breast cancer programs that effectively link women in Montana to screening services and education. Deadline for application is January 29, 2010. Click here to view our current RFP with guidelines.
In addition, our small grant applications are accepted on a year-round basis for amounts up to $2,000. Click here to view application with guidelines.
