ResMed Foundation: Physician and Public Awareness Proposals Grant

The ResMed Foundation seeks to enhance awareness about the dangers of untreated sleep disordered breathing. This funding opportunity is open to qualified organizations aiming to educate healthcare professionals and the public about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Programs with extensive outreach to diverse populations will be prioritized. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or equivalent, while institutions focused solely on continuing medical education will not be funded.

The Foundation's goal in this funding category is to further the awareness and knowledge of the inherent dangers of untreated sleep disordered breathing, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment with sleep specialists, primary care physicians, educators and the general public. Only programs that have wide outreach to a significant clinical or public population base will be considered.

Eligibility

Donor recipients must be a qualified tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c) 3 of the US Internal Revenue Service or have the equivalent designation by the federal governing agency in another country.

Ineligibility

The ResMed Foundation is restricted from funding:Organizations without IRS not-for-profit status, or the equivalent qualification as a foreign not-for profit organizationOrganizations to which donations are not tax-deductibleIndividualsPolitical contributionsRegular and ongoing operating supportContingencies, deficits or debt reductionLoansInstitutionally focused CME programs will not be funded by the Foundation at this time.