Breast Health Services Grant Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Quarterly
- Current deadline
- October 8, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Submit Quarterly Financial and Patient Summary reports”
Can we apply?
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Geography
- Geographic Scope: Services must occur within the State of Indiana for Indiana residents only
- Reimbursement is based on current Medicare rates
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Focus Areas: Screening and diagnostic services for uninsured or underinsured women and men in financial need
- Requirements
- Must help fulfill unmet breast health and breast cancer patient support needs in the community
- Organizations may submit one application per grant type per facility
Overview
IBCAT invests hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for breast cancer screening, diagnostic and support programs in communities throughout Indiana. Funds are raised through the Indiana breast cancer license plate and other donations.
Eligibility
- Organization Type: U.S. nonprofit (federally tax-exempt) 501(c)(3) organizations
- Geographic Scope: Services must occur within the State of Indiana for Indiana residents only
- Focus Areas: Screening and diagnostic services for uninsured or underinsured women and men in financial need
- Requirements:
- Must help fulfill unmet breast health and breast cancer patient support needs in the community
- Organizations may submit one application per grant type per facility
- Reimbursement is based on current Medicare rates
- Funding limits apply (see application for details)
Grant Requirements
Funded projects require:
- Signed grant contract with IBCAT
- Quarterly Financial and Patient Summary reports
- Six-Month Progress Report
- Final Year-End Report
- Grant period: January 1 - December 31, 2026
Background
Since 2005, IBCAT has provided over $7.5 million in screening, diagnostic and support services. The organization maintains administrative costs of 12% (below the 25% gold standard), with 88 cents of every dollar raised going to patient services and mission-related expenses.
How to Apply
Application Process
Important Dates:
- Grant Application Due (Hard Copy): Thursday, October 9, 2025 (delivered by mail)
- Electronic Copy Due: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm CST
- Email Address: info@breastcancerplate.org
- Award Announcements: By December 15, 2025
- Grant Period: January 1 - December 31, 2026
Application Materials Available:
- 2026 Breast Health Services Application
- 2026 Breast Health Services Program Guidelines (required reading)
- Grant Writing Manual (additional tips for preparation)
Submission Instructions:
- Download 2026 Breast Health Services Application and Guidelines
- Download Grant Writing Manual for additional guidance
- Complete application thoroughly
- Submit hard copy by mail to arrive no later than October 9, 2025
- Submit electronic copy via email to info@breastcancerplate.org by October 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Required Documentation:
- Proof of 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status
- Completed application per guidelines
- References to Medicare reimbursement rates (see application)
- Facility information (if applicable for multiple facilities)
Post-Award Requirements:
- Sign grant contract with IBCAT
- Submit Quarterly Financial and Patient Summary reports
- Submit Six-Month Progress Report
- Submit Final Year-End Report
What Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 14
- Total given
- $224K
- Median grant
- $12K
- Range
- $6,442–$30K
- By dollars: Indiana 96%, Kentucky 4%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN; Franklin, IN; Granger, IN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Johnson County Health Department · Franklin, IN
Funding related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
$30K
United Health Services · Granger, IN
Funding related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
$27K
YWCA Greater Lafayette · Lafayette, IN
Funding related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
$25K
Parkview Hospital Inc · Fort Wayne, IN
Funding related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
$22K
Gennesaret Free Clinic · Indianapolis, IN
Funding related to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
$22K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Cancer
- Healthcare
- Community health
- Nonprofits
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