Key Dates - Komen



Request for Applications

High-Impact Breast Cancer Programs

Implemented by Partnerships or Coalitions

Overview

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, we have invested more than $1.3 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit .

Komen for the Cure aims to eliminate breast cancer disparities in the Washington, D.C. area. With funds raised at the Komen Global Race for the Cure®, grants will be made to support breast cancer programs implemented by coalitions or partnerships. Komen for the Cure will support high impact programs that draw upon the expertise and resources of community-based organizations and larger institutions, specifically hospitals and universities.   Komen for the Cure supports partnership in which responsibilities, privileges and power are shared. 

Important Dates

|Grant writing Workshop |July 30, 2009 |

|Technical Assistance Sessions |July 30, 2009 by appt. |

|Application Deadline |August 27, 2009, 5:00 p.m. EDT |

|Award Notification |December 2009 |

|Anticipated Funding Start |January 1, 2010 |

Eligibility

Applicants and institutions must conform to the following eligibility criteria to be considered for funding:

• Applicants must ensure that all past and current Komen-funded grants or awards are up-to-date and in compliance with Komen requirements.

• Lead agencies must be non-profit organizations located in or providing services to one or more of the following locations:

o Washington, DC

o Montgomery County, MD

o Prince George’s County, MD

o Alexandria City, VA

o Fairfax County, VA

o Loudoun County, VA

o Arlington County, VA

o Prince William County, VA

Multiple Applications: An organization may serve as the lead agency on only one application. If you are currently the lead agency on a Community-Academic Partnership Grant and your grant does not end this year, you are not eligible to apply. Organizations with existing community-based grants (but not Community-Academic Partnership grants) are eligible to apply under this RFA.

Funding Information

• A lead agency may request up to $750,000 over three years on behalf of a coalition or partnership.

• The program must include a significant impact evaluation component. Impact evaluation assesses whether a program has achieved desired intermediate changes in individuals, population groups or organizations, or communities. Common impact evaluation methods include pre/post tests, surveys, and key-informant interviews.

• The coalition or partnership must include at least one community-based organization and one university or hospital. Additional organizations may be included.

• A community-based organization, hospital, or university may serve as the lead agency.

Educational Materials and Messages

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is a source of information about breast cancer for people all over the world. To reduce confusion and reinforce learning, we require that grantees provide educational messages and materials that are consistent with those promoted by Komen for the Cure. Please visit the following website before completing your application and be sure that your organization can agree to promote these messages: ww5.BreastCancer/BreastSelfAwareness.html

Komen for the Cure grantees are eligible to receive preferred pricing for Komen educational materials. Komen for the Cure materials should be used and displayed whenever possible. To view our educational materials, visit

Submission Process

Applications must be submitted via email to nationalcapitalarea@. Each attachment should be clearly identified with the organizations name (or abbreviation) underscore, then the application component (i.e. cover page, program description, budget, MOA, and supporting documentation). All applications must be submitted electronically in PDF format. No mail or fax copies will be accepted.

|INFORMATION REQUIRED |

|Cover Page Instructions |Title: Provide a short, descriptive title for the program. |

|Please use the form provided. | |

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| |Applicant Information: Identify both a primary point of contact and authorized signing |

| |official. |

| |Partnering Organization: List key personnel from all partnering organizations. |

| |Abstract (1,200 characters limit): Provide a brief description of the proposal, |

| |including the following: 1) the purpose of the program; 2) a description of key |

| |activities; 3) a summary of evaluation methods; and 4) concluding remarks regarding the|

| |likely impact of the program. |

| |Partnership Area Addressed: Identify which partnership you are applying under |

| |(Community-Hospital or Community-Academic). |

| |Service Area: Indicate which locations will be served by the program. |

| |Target Populations: Identify up to three primary target populations for the program. |

| |Background: Describe the history, mission, and goals of each member of the partnership|

| |or coalition. Describe current programs and recent accomplishments. Explain how |

| |responsibilities, privileges and power will be shared between members of the |

| |partnership or coalition. |

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|Program Description | |

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|The program description presents the program plan and| |

|how this plan addresses the intent of the grant | |

|program. | |

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|The document should be emailed as a single PDF file, | |

|with a page limit of 8 pages, including figures, | |

|tables and diagrams. The document should contain | |

|one-inch margins and use 12 pt. font. | |

| |Statement of Need/Problem: Describe why the proposed project is needed. Describe the |

| |population to be served. Review comparable programs offered in this service area and |

| |explain how this program is unique. |

| |Goals and Objectives: State the program goals[i] and measurable objectives[ii]. |

| |Explain how the goals and objectives address the selected priority area. |

| |Activities and Timeline: Describe the activities that will be conducted to accomplish |

| |the above goals and objectives. Provide a realistic, year-by-year timeline for |

| |implementing the program. |

| |Collaboration: Describe the roles and responsibilities of all organizations or entities|

| |participating in the program. |

| |Evidence-based Strategies/Promising Practices: Describe the activities that will be |

| |conducted to accomplish the goals and objectives. (Narrative, table, or logic model is |

| |acceptable.) Describe how your approach uses or adapts evidence-based strategies[iii] |

| |or promising practices[iv]. Explain why you chose this approach. |

| |Evaluation Plan: Describe how you will measure that you are achieving the objectives |

| |and how you will assess the impact of the program on the priority area selected. |

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| |Impact Evaluation: Assesses whether a program has achieved desired intermediate |

| |changes in individuals, population groups or organizations. |

| |Organizational Capacity: Describe the lead agency’s experience serving the target |

| |population. How does this collaboration strengthen the program? Explain why these |

| |organizations are best-suited to carry out the program. Describe the steps you will |

| |take to ensure that your program and organization are culturally competent. |

| |Sustainability: Explain how this program and its impact will be sustained long-term. |

| |What resources (financial, personnel, partnerships, etc.) will be needed to sustain |

| |this effort over time? How will those resources be secured? |

|Budget |Funds may be used for the following types of program expenses: |

| |Salaries and fringe benefits for program staff |

|Enter budget numbers into the form provided. This |Consultant fees |

|document should be emailed as a single PDF file |Meeting Costs |

| |Supplies |

| |Travel |

| |Other direct program expenses |

| |Indirect costs – limit to 20% of direct costs |

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| |Funds may not be used for the following purposes: |

| |Clinical services or patient care costs |

| |Equipment |

| |Medical or scientific research (costs for program evaluation are allowed) |

| |Paid media (film, radio, web sites, etc.) |

| |Scholarships or fellowships |

| |Construction or renovation of facilities |

| |Political campaigns or lobbying |

| |Komen for the Cure supports partnership in which responsibilities, privileges and power|

|Memorandum of Agreement |are shared. The partnership must be documented through a single Memorandum of |

| |Agreement (MOA) among all partners. The MOA must specify the roles and resources that |

|This document should be emailed as a single PDF file.|each organization will bring to the program. The MOA must cover the entire program |

| |period and it must be signed by individuals with the authority to represent the |

| |organization. |

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| |If a signed MOA is not available at time of submission, Letters of Support will be |

| |accepted. However, funding will be contingent upon receipt of the MOA. |

| |References (No page limit): List references (journal articles, statistics, studies, |

| |etc) cited in the grant application. Upload as a separate PDF file. |

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|Supporting Documentation | |

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|Please email these documents as PDF files | |

|nationalcapitalarea@ | |

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|Only those materials listed here will be accepted. | |

| |Budget Justification (Two page limit): For each line item in the budget, including |

| |personnel, provide a detailed description of how the funds will be used and why they |

| |are programmatically necessary. List all other committed and pending sources of support|

| |for the program. |

| |Curriculum vitae or job descriptions (for new or vacant positions) for key personnel |

| |involved in the program (Two page limit per individual). Curriculum vitae should |

| |provide education/training information, previous employment, experience, honors and |

| |publications relevant to this program. |

Selection Criteria - Applications will be judged on the following criteria:

Impact: Will the program have a substantial positive impact on disparities in breast cancer mortality. How closely does the program align with the funding priorities?

Feasibility: How likely is it that the objectives and activities will be achieved within the scope of the funded program? Is the budget appropriate and realistic?

Capacity: Does the organization, Program Director and his/her team have the expertise to effectively implement all aspects of the program? Is the organization respected and valued by the target population? Is it culturally competent?

Collaboration: Does this program enhance collaboration among organizations with similar or complementary goals?

Sustainability: Is the program likely to be sustained? Is the impact likely to be long-term?

Applicant Support: All programmatic and submission questions should be directed to nationalcapitalarea@.

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1 A goal is a broad-based statement of the ultimate result of the program being undertaken.

2 An objective is a measurable, time-specific result that the organization expects to

accomplish as part of the grant. Objectives are specific approaches to achieve the goal.

3 Evidence-based strategies are programs that have been proven to result in a specific outcome, reviewed by peers, and usually published in a public health or medical journal.

4 Promising practices are programs that have proven successful, but for which there may not yet be enough evidence to prove that it has resulted in a positive outcome. They may also be called “emerging best practices.”

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