Funding Priorities

A minimum of 25 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race supports the national Komen for the Cure Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world.

Up to 75 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race stays in the local community to fund breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment projects.

The Central New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® offers grants for innovative programs that reduce breast cancer mortality, especially among those who are disproportionately affected by this disease.  Through a community needs assessment we have identified the following funding priority areas:

1)    Programs that are designed to provide increased awareness of free and reduced-cost services, particularly among underserved women.

2)    Programs whose goals and methodologies are designed to reach underserved women.

3)    Programs that include services to help patients navigate through the continuum of care to insure that they are screened and that those with positive screening findings receive the appropriate follow-up diagnostic and treatment services.

Community Profile for Download

The Community Profile is a needs assessment document that provides an overview of Komen’s grant-making priorities and the breast health needs in our service area. Please familiarize yourself with this document before developing your applications.