Request for Applications

The Quad Cities Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®—along with those who generously support us with their talent, time and resources—is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our community. We join more than 100,000 breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Through events like the Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure, we have invested in local breast health and breast cancer awareness projects in eight counties. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Komen Quad Cities Affiliate stay in the Quad Cities and surrounding area. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program for energizing science to find the cures.

Important Dates

Application Deadline January 9, 2012

Award Notification March 19, 2012

Award Period April 1, 2012-March 31, 2013

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.
Institutions must be non-profit organizations located in or providing services to one or more of the following locations:
- In Iowa:
  - Cedar
  - Clinton
  - Muscatine
  - Scott
- In Illinois:
  - Henry
  - Mercer
  - Rock Island
  - Whiteside
Project must be specific to breast health and/or breast cancer

Allowable Expenses

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

Salaries and fringe benefits for program staff
Consultant fees
Clinical services or patient care costs
Meeting Costs
Supplies
Travel
Other direct program expenses
Equipment, not to exceed $5,000.
Indirect costs, not to exceed 15% of direct costs

Funds may not be used for the following purposes:

Medical or scientific research
Scholarships or fellowships
Construction or renovation of facilities
Political campaigns or lobbying
Endowments
Debt Reduction

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, including promoting the message of breast self-awareness and knowing your risks for breast cancer. Please visit www.komen.org before completing your application and be sure that your organization can agree to promote these messages.

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 www.shopkomen.org.

Submission Requirements

All proposals must be type-written on plain, white, single-sided 8 ½ x 11 paper using 12-point font. Four copies (one original and three duplicates) should be submitted. The pages should be numbered and each copy stapled in the top left corner. No special packaging (binders, plastic covers, etc.) or additional material (videotapes, annual reports, brochures, etc.) should be included. In addition, please email the proposal and all attachments (unless the form is attached e.g. budget template, project work plan) in a Microsoft Word document to the following email address: mnbatterbee@komenquadcities.org

Applications must be received on or before January 9, 2012 at mailing address: 1227 E. Rusholme St. Davenport, IA 52803. No late submissions will be accepted.

Review Process

Each grant application will be reviewed by at least three independent reviewers. They will consider each of the following selection criteria:

Impact:

Will the project have a substantial positive impact on increasing the percentage of people who enter, stay in, or progress through the continuum of care? Will the project have a substantial impact on the priority selected? How closely does the project align with the funding priorities stated in the RFA? Does the project have a sufficient and documented plan to evaluate its impact?

Feasibility:

How likely is it that the objectives and activities will be achieved within the scope of the funded project? Is the project well planned? Is the budget appropriate and realistic? Does the budget justification explain in detail the reasoning and need for the costs associated with the project?

Capacity:

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

Sustainability:

Is the project likely to be sustained? Are partnerships likely to be sustained past project period? Is the impact likely to be long-term?

The grant application process is competitive, whether or not an organization has received a grant in the past. Funding in subsequent years is never guaranteed.

Customer Support:

Questions should be directed to:

Mackenzie Batterbee
Affiliate Coordinator
563.421.1905
mnbatterbee@komenquadcities.org

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