Funding Priorities

2013-14 Community Grant -- Statement of Need

Based on findings from the 2011Montana Affiliate Community Profile, the Montana Affiliate is currently accepting applications for breast health projects that will begin April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. 

Drawing from the profile, the Montana Affiliate has identified two funding priorities within the State of Montana:

1. Breast screening/mammograms, follow-up diagnostic services and breast cancer navigation programs that serve underserved populations who lack health insurance or who are underinsured with priority given to programs serving American Indians living on reservations or in urban centers;  
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2. Breast cancer education/outreach programs that lead to action-oriented behaviors and improved annual screening rates, and promote healthy lifestyles proven to reduce the risk of breast cancer. 

With limited funding for the 2013-2014 community grant cycle and to target funding to sustainable programs, collaboration among non-profits with integration of services for underserved populations, particularly the Montana American Indian population, is encouraged and will receive additional points during review. 

Important Dates

Grant Writing Webinar            January 9, 2013

Application deadline:              February 15, 2013

Award notification:                 April 1, 2013

Inquiries regarding this RFA should be directed to Nancy Lee, Executive Director, Montana Affiliate Susan G. Komen, 406-495-9337 or nlee@komenmontana.org.  Please allow adequate time before the deadline for response to any inquiry.

DOWNLOAD 2013-14 Community grant RFA

Qualifying Organizations

Any United States nonprofit, federally tax-exempt organization may apply for a grant from the Affiliate, assuming that the applicant meets all other requirements as stated in these guidelines. Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, nonprofit hospitals and hospital systems, governmental entities, Indian tribes, and nonprofit educational institutions. Organizations who plan to use a fiscal sponsor must contact the Affiliate prior to submitting a grant application.  

New this year, all grant application submissions must be done through the Komen eGrants Management System (GeMS). 

For a copy of the GeMS training webinar slides click here

Community Profile

The Community Profile is a needs assessment document that provides an overview of Komen’s grant-making priorities and the breast health needs in our service area. Please familiarize yourself with this document before developing your applications.

Click here to view the Community Profile. 

Small Grants

Komen Montana accepts small grant applications year-round for amounts up to $5,000.  Requests for small grants must be submitted online.  Small Grants

Up to 75 percent of the net income from Komen Race for the Cure Montana stays in the State of Montana to fund Community grants and education.  The  remaining 25 percent supports groundbreaking breast cancer research.