Health and Medical Services: Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Grants

The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, established in 2004, supports breast cancer initiatives in New York's Hudson Valley. They offer grants for projects focused on breast health education, outreach, and support services. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and educational institutions serving specific counties. Projects must directly address breast cancer issues, while funding excludes capital campaigns and repeated grants for the same program. This initiative aims to enhance community awareness and support for those affected by breast cancer.

The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is a not for profit organization established in 2004. The Fund provides programs and support services for women and families in the Hudson Valley, New York, affected by breast cancer. All funds raised for the Foundation are used in the Hudson Valley.
The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is currently offering grants for projects in the areas of breast health and breast cancer education, outreach, screening, treatment and support projects in the counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester and Ulster.
Projects Will Be Funded in The Following Areas:
Breast cancer educationEducational outreach to special populationsSupport programs (including complementary medicine programs)Financial aid for social support and ancillary services

Eligibility

Applicants must be a US nonprofit (federally tax-exempt) organization.Nonprofit organizations, known educational institutions (i.e. college or university), government agencies, and Indian tribes are eligible.Project must be specific to breast health and/or breast cancer.
Applicants must be a US nonprofit (federally tax-exempt) organization. Nonprofit organizations, known educational institutions (i.e. college or university), government agencies, and Indian tribes are eligible.
Services must be provided in the eight counties served by the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
Equipment costs, if applicable, may not exceed 30% of direct costs and should be used exclusively on this project.Salaries, if requested, are for personnel related to this project only and not the general work of the employee.

Ineligibility

Funds will not be awarded to capital campaigns.
Funding will not be awarded to support programs that have received 3 previous grants for the same program.