To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Grants Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 15, 2026
251 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Grants Program
Overview: To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation awards annual grants to nonprofit organizations that provide direct and emergency services to people facing breast cancer throughout all phases of their breast cancer journey.
Mission: Support people facing breast cancer by funding direct and emergency services provided by Bay Area nonprofits.
Geographic Scope: Nine-county Bay Area region including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties. Marin County historically receives a substantial percentage of funds granted.
Funding Categories: The Foundation awards grants for organizations providing:
- Financial assistance
- Housing
- Utilities
- Insurance co-pays
- Prescriptions
- Dental
Emergency Services
- Lymphedema garments/services
- Prosthetics
- Meals
- Grocery vouchers
- Transportation vouchers
- Support groups
- Navigational Services
- Translation
- Traversing the medical system
- Follow-up
Direct Services
- Testing
- Screening and diagnostic mammograms
- Diagnostic sonograms/ultrasounds
- Limited MRIs
- Ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies for surgical decision-making
Diagnostic Services
- Holistic modalities
- Therapeutic massage
- Recovery fitness training
- Guided imagery
- Jin Shin Jyutsu
- Nutrition consultation
- Acupuncture
- Manual lymph drainage
Complementary Holistic Therapies
Selection Process: The Foundation's Grants Committee, consisting of community leaders, members of the medical community, past and present Foundation board members, many having personally experienced breast cancer, carefully screens and reviews all applications.
Accountability: Applicants are required to provide financials and specific impact of grant funds. Continuous reporting and mid-year site visits by Foundation board members ensure that funds are being used appropriately.
2025 Awards: $240,000 awarded to 14 Bay Area nonprofit organizations in April 2025.
Contact Information:
Organization Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID: 94-3323358
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Window: The grants application window is closed and will re-open December 15 for the next grant cycle.
Online Application: A 2026 online application is available on the grantees page.
Required Information: Applicants must provide:
Application Review: Applications are reviewed by the Foundation's Grants Review Committee consisting of community health and medical leaders, supporters, past and present Foundation Board Directors.
Timeline: Annual grant awards are announced in April (2025 awards announced April 9, 2025).
Application Portal: Online application available at tocelebratelife.org/grantees/
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