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Overview

Childhood Cancer Research Grant

Funder: Strike 3 Foundation (Connecticut, US)

Mission: The Strike 3 Foundation heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research.

Funding Priorities

Grants support projects that:

  • Increase understanding of the biology of childhood malignancies

  • Improve the delivery of care to pediatric cancer patients and their families

  • Raise awareness of childhood cancers

  • Eliminate healthcare disparities and ensure that all children with cancer have access to necessary treatments
  • Eligibility

    • Applicants: Worthwhile individuals and research institutions
    • Geographic Scope: Not explicitly limited; based in Connecticut, US
    • Selection Process: All submissions evaluated without discrimination by an established committee

    Important Notes

    • Given the volume of inquiries, not all requests can be accepted
    • All submissions will be evaluated without discrimination
    • The foundation has awarded grants to deserving individuals and research institutions over the past several years

    Contact Information

    Strike 3 Foundation
    P.O. Box 191
    Monroe, CT 06468
    Phone: (203) 724-1067

    Website: strike3foundation.org

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission

    1. Prepare a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) proposing a project within the foundation's funding priorities
    2. Submit via email OR mail a hard copy to:
    - Strike 3 Foundation
    - P.O. Box 191
    - Monroe, CT 06468

    Step 2: Full Proposal Invitation

    1. If your LOI is accepted, you will be notified by foundation staff
    2. You will be invited to submit a full grant proposal
    3. A program officer will provide you with necessary information to complete the proposal
    4. Note: A request for a full proposal does not guarantee funding

    Step 3: Proposal Review and Funding Determination

    1. Members of the Strike 3 Foundation Advisory Board will review each proposal carefully
    2. The foundation will request an interview with the submitting individual or organization
    3. Review criteria include:
    - Whether proposal meets the foundation's funding priorities
    - Feasibility of the proposal
    - Sustainability of the proposal
    4. Funding determination will be made following review

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancerscience-research

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