Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CSRO Advocacy Grant

Funder: Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO)

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

How to Apply

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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