Funding Amount

Up to $50,000

Deadline

October 15, 2026

189 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CDBCF Community Grants Program

Mission Focus: Through sponsored facilities and a grants program, the Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation serves underprivileged and vulnerable women by ensuring the availability of top-quality breast-health services including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The foundation also provides financial support for programs that offer resources, education, advocacy, and empowerment.

Geographic Scope: New Jersey only - specifically the following counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren.

Grant Objectives: Support community initiatives that further the foundation's mission focused on breast health and well-being of underserved women.

Eligibility:

  • Public charities registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

  • Organizations must be located and operating in eligible New Jersey counties

  • Grant recipients may reapply no sooner than 4 grant cycles (2 years) from the date of their most recent application

  • Non-recipients have no reapplication limitations
  • What They Fund:

  • Community programs and initiatives focused on breast health for underserved women

  • Screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care services

  • Educational programs, resources, advocacy, and empowerment initiatives
  • First Round Funding: $50,000 budget allocated

    Contact Information:

  • Sarah Roberts: sarahroberts@cdbcf.org or 973-525-8076

  • General: info@cdbcf.org or 973-525-8076

  • Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 85, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Grant Cycles (Semi-Annual):

  • Grant Cycle A: Proposals accepted January 15 - March 15 / Grants awarded in June

  • Grant Cycle B: Proposals accepted August 15 - October 15 / Grants awarded in December
  • Submission Method:

  • All applications must be submitted electronically through the website

  • All supporting documentation must be included with application
  • Required Documentation/Attachments:
    1. Detailed project budget
    2. Detailed operating budget for organization
    3. Most recent complete list of private/corporate sponsors
    4. Board of Directors/Trustees list with business affiliations
    5. Most recent audited financial report or Form 990
    6. Organization's 501(c)(3) IRS ruling letter
    7. Annual Report (if available)

    Reporting Requirements (Post-Award):
    Grant recipients must:
    1. Complete and submit the Grant Report Form once funds are spent or within one year of receiving funding, whichever occurs first
    2. Provide timely publicity with News Release Guidelines once funding has been received
    - All text must be submitted to and approved by The Foundation before public release
    - Submit text to sarahroberts@cdbcf.org for approval

    Important Note: Future grant applications will not be considered unless both reporting conditions are met.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancerwomenhealthcare

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