Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program

Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Colburn-Keenan Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program, established by the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, supports organizations improving the lives of individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly within the bleeding disorders community. Proposals should enhance health and quality of life, with examples including educational programs and facility upgrades. Only 501(c)3 organizations are eligible, and they may receive one grant per cycle. Applications must be submitted at least two months prior to the project start date.

Overview

NOTE: Applications must be submitted at least two (2) months prior to your project start date. Late applications will not be considered. Background The Colburn-Keenan Foundation is committed to providing assistance and support to community, local, and national organizations that offer programs and services to individuals and families with chronic illnesses in the United States, with priority on those within bleeding disorders community. The Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant Program is named in honor of one of the founding members of the Colburn-Keenan Foundation’s Board of Directors, Marcy Shulman. Marcy was a long-time friend, co-worker, and collaborator of the Foundation’s founders, Donald Colburn and Kathy Ann Keenan. Marcy helped bring to fruition Don’s and Kathy’s final project, the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, following their passing from cancer in 2006. Marcy worked tirelessly developing the support programs and fine-tuning the mission of the Foundation, even as she battled cancer which would finally claim her in December of 2010. Grant Proposals Proposals must improve the quality of life and health of members of the bleeding disorders and chronic illnesses communities. Examples of Proposals Approved: Dental Education Program Youth Safe Sport & Wellness Program Purchase of mattresses for a camp facility Deck replacement and safety upgrades Teen/Young Adult Retreat

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility RequirementsOrganizations that offer programs to individuals and families with chronic illnesses in the United States, with priority on those within the bleeding disorders community Organizations must have their 501(c)3 status Organizations are eligible to apply for and potentially receive one Marcy Shulman Memorial Organization Grant each grant cycle. If you are a past recipient and are delinquent in submitting your required reports, you must do so prior to submitting your new application or it will not be considered for review.

Ineligibility

Organizations should not submit proposals for projects similar to the various programs offered by the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, including but not limited to:financial assistance programs to individuals and families facing financial hardship grant programs for other organizations undergraduate scholarship programs for students with bleeding disorders campership programs to help children attend summer camps educational travel grant programs to help individuals attend educational conferencesThe grant funds may not be used for any of the following purposes: to attempt to influence legislation or the outcome of any specific public election; to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive; to make grants to individuals or to other organizations, which do not comply with the requirements of Section 4945(d)(3) (or (4)), or undertake any activities for a non-charitable purpose.