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Life Science Cares General Grantmaking Program

LIFE SCIENCE CARES INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Life Science Cares General Grantmaking Program

Geographic Scope: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area

Status: Active (specific regional details vary by location)

Mission: Combine significant, multi-year funding with access to human and intellectual capital of life sciences sector to make meaningful impact while lowering administrative burden

Strategic Areas of Focus:

Access to Basic Needs

Access to Education

Access to Opportunity

Health Equity (Boston only)

Partner Selection Criteria:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Proven track record of success in providing effective and efficient service to people impacted by poverty

Commitment to addressing poverty and its challenges in operating cities

Strong, committed leadership and financial stability

Existing evaluation procedures or willingness to evaluate programs and measure outcomes

Commitment to and knowledge of population served

Respect and standing in community with relationships to other organizations

Capacity to engage volunteers

Willingness to be transparent about challenges

Commitment to building creative partnership with Life Science Cares

Funding Considerations:
Staff, Board of Directors, Boards of Managers, and Grant Review Committees use both quantitative and qualitative criteria to select organizations through a competitive process.

Partnership Approach:

Work side-by-side with partners for duration of grant term

Address emergent needs and increase resilience

Provide volunteer hours, donated goods, strategic support, and advocacy

Support innovation in programs and services measurably increasing impact

Interested in collaboration among nonprofits or public-private partnerships

Listen to partners and communities to drive long-term solutions

Funding Categories:

Operations and general support

Programming (existing, expanding, or new)

Tangible goods or equipment to advance programs

Capacity building (evaluation, organization development, planning, communications)