CSRO Advocacy Grant

Geographic Scope: United States (member state societies)

Focus Areas: State-level advocacy efforts supporting rheumatologic and musculoskeletal health issues

Objectives

CSRO strives to:

• Promote state rheumatology society activities that advocate access to highest quality medical care for rheumatic disease patients with autoimmune inflammatory and degenerative diseases
• Assist state or regional organizations to become formalized societies and provide leadership on rheumatologic and musculoskeletal health issues
• Provide a network for state societies to exchange information regarding issues pertaining to delivery of high quality care to rheumatic disease patients
• Educate insurers, government officials, corporations and other entities of the impact and importance of rheumatic diseases and rheumatologic care
• Provide a forum for members or their state/regional professional organizations to create and advance a rheumatologic and musculoskeletal health agenda
• Collaborate with patient organizations, national and international societies and other public/private organizations

Eligible Funding Uses

Funds may be used for specific advocacy activities including, but not limited to:

• Sponsored advocacy day at the state capitol
• Advocacy training for member rheumatologists
• Conference registration fees
• Specific issue webinar development
• Any activities that support advocacy for issues affecting rheumatologist members

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant societies must be a member of the CSRO
• Applicant societies must be current on payment of dues
• Applicant societies must submit an application outlining the proposed project, budget, timeline, and specific amount of funds requested

Restrictions

• Member societies receiving a grant from the CSRO will not be eligible for additional grants for two years following the conclusion of the project

Contact Information

Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations

• Address: 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
• Phone: (414) 918-9825
• Fax: 414-276-3349
• Email: info@csro.info
• Website: csro.info

Application Process

1. Download Application - Complete the CSRO Advocacy Grant application form (available on the grant page)
2. Prepare Application Materials - Include:
   • Proposed project description
   • Detailed budget
   • Timeline for implementation
   • Specific amount of funds requested
3. Submit Application - Submit completed application to the CSRO Executive Office via email at info@csro.info
4. Review Process - The application will be reviewed by:
   • CSRO Grant Committee (initial review)
   • CSRO Board (final approval)
   • Grants are reviewed as submitted with no deadline for applications
   • Allow 6-8 weeks for review before Committee returns answer
5. Post-Approval Requirements - Once approved:
   • CSRO Executive Office notifies applicant
   • Applicant prepares invoice for granted funds
   • Report detailing outcomes of project required to be submitted to CSRO Board no later than two months following the conclusion of the project