Halt Cancer at X Grant Program: Community Grants

Overview

Halt Cancer at X

Halt Cancer at X (“HC@X”) is an Initiative founded by Sarah Broussard in loving memory of  her mother, Rebecca Chaney Broussard, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2010.   Halt Cancer at X is administered by Montana Equestrian Events, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Since 2012, Montana Equestrian Events, through HC@X, has awarded over $270,000 in  grants to organizations in the Flathead Valley which seek to assist with screening for breast  cancer, address unmet needs for those receiving active treatment for breast cancer, and  help survivors and families on their journey to healing. Grantees are selected by the HC@X  Grant Committee chaired by Dr. Melissa Kaptanian.

The Halt Cancer at X Community Grant is a one year grant. Extensions may be considered if progress is being made in spending funds for the granted purpose, but more than one year is required to fully realize the goal. The program must be directly related to breast cancer, meet all HC@X funding criteria, fit within one of the above categories, and not be ineligible based on HC@X funding exclusions.

Grant proposals must fall within one of the following categories:

* Increasing awareness or availability of breast cancer screenings 
* Modifying risk for breast cancer through education, early intervention or promotion of healthy lifestyles 
* Providing education and support for women and families coping with breast cancer
* Assisting individuals, who have received a diagnosis of breast cancer, with financial concerns and other needs resulting from active treatment 
* Offering breast cancer patients and survivors assistance with returning to wellness, building community, and moving on to health

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Eligibility/Criteria
* An organization may receive an HC@X Grant for up to five (5) consecutive years. After a one (1) year submission hiatus, applications from that organization will once again be eligible for consideration.
* Requested funds must benefit residents of the Flathead Valley and surrounding areas within Montana affected by, or at risk to be affected by, breast cancer. Preference will be given to projects with impact in the Flathead Valley and based on funds available.
* Applicants must be an organization holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), (4), (6) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code, or an affiliate of such a tax-exempt organization. (Documentation of an affiliate relationship must be presented. If a grant is awarded to an affiliate organization, payment of funds will be made to the tax-exempt umbrella organization for disbursement to the affiliate.)
* Grant proposals must fall within one of the following categories:
* Increasing awareness or availability of breast cancer screenings 
* Modifying risk for breast cancer through education, early intervention or promotion of healthy lifestyles 
* Providing education and support for women and families coping with breast cancer
* Assisting individuals, who have received a diagnosis of breast cancer, with financial concerns and other needs resulting from active treatment 
* Offering breast cancer patients and survivors assistance with returning to wellness, building community, and moving on to health

Ineligibility

* Funding Exclusions:
* Requests that solely benefit one person or family
* Research (There are separate funds available for research projects. Please see  application for HC@X National Research Grant.)
* Third-party giving or fund reallocation
* Political causes, political propaganda or lobbying, supporting political candidates or campaign financing
* Projects whose beneficiaries do not reside within the State of Montana
* Organizations whose services do not benefit the greater community or could be seen as  having a negative association for HC@X
* Organizations that deny service, membership or other involvement on the basis of race,  religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran  or disability status
* Intended use would be considered speculative including raffles, investments, lotteries or other which could result in loss of the principal awarded
* Capital campaigns and endowments
* Requests for an individual for travel, study or other similar purposes