The Sydney Heersink Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 19, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals impacted by breast or gynecologic cancer
Overview
An annual grant funded by The Breasties in honor of the life of Sydney Heersink.
Eligibility
- Individuals impacted by breast or gynecologic cancer
Funding History
- To date, the program has awarded $53,000 in barrier-free grants to 106 individuals impacted by breast or gynecologic cancer
Timeline
- Applications open: December 5
- Applications close: December 19
- Notification: All applicants will receive communication via email by the end of January
- Note: Do not reach out prior to the notification period regarding grant notification
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit the application portal (link provided on grants page)
- Complete the application form
- Submit by December 19
- Receive notification via email by end of January
Note: Applicants should not contact the organization prior to the notification period.
What The Breasties Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $20K
- Median grant
- $20K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA.
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Magee Womens Research Ins · Pittsburgh, PA
$20K
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Fields of Work
- Cancer
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