Gala of Hope Foundation Grant Program

Gala of Hope Foundation Grant Program

Funder: The Gala of Hope Foundation Inc, Beavercreek, OH

Mission: To fuel progress by investing in local nonprofits that are improving outcomes for cancer patients, advancing cancer research, and improving access to life-saving care in the Dayton region.

Background: Founded in 2014 by Bob and Barbara Mills, whose lives were shaped by cancer. The Foundation has invested over $6.1 million since its establishment, directly influencing over 30,000 patients in the greater Dayton community.

Funding Focus Areas

The Foundation supports organizations that deliver solutions to:
• Advance cancer treatment through research and innovation
• Improve access to care for cancer patients
• Address barriers that prevent patients from receiving treatment
• Provide services and support to patients, survivors and their families
• Drive research that leads to better diagnoses, therapies and outcomes

Geographic Scope

Eligibility Requirements

• Nonprofit Status: Must be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3)
• Impact Focus: Organizations must be engaged in one or more of the following:
- Research through academic or healthcare entities to improve diagnosis and treatment of cancer - Support and advocacy services for cancer patients, survivors and their families - Access-focused efforts that expand availability of cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment
• Community Integration: Organizations should be well-integrated in the communities they serve and demonstrate meaningful collaboration with other partners in the cancer care ecosystem

Grant Awards

• Award Amounts: No minimum or maximum allowable grant request
• Multi-year Requests: May not exceed four (4) years
• Budget Requirements: Funding proposals should reflect a reasonable proportion of the overall project or program budget and demonstrate support from other revenue sources, funders or community partners
• Review Process: All proposals reviewed by Board of Directors with expertise in research, healthcare, and nonprofit program operations

What the Foundation Does NOT Fund

• Grants or loans to individuals
• Scholarships or tuition assistance for graduate/postgraduate studies
• Travel
• Endowments or endowed chairs
• General/unrestricted contributions to annual or capital campaigns
• Loan or emergency funds, or requests to discharge pre-existing debts
• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Political campaigns or activities affiliated with political parties
• Projects that are typically the funding responsibility of federal, state or local government
• Sponsorships or fundraising events
• Organizations based outside of the United States
• Any organization that discriminates on the basis of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, race, religion, ability, or economic background

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