Funding Priorities

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.

75 percent of the net income from each Lowcountry Affiliate Race for the Cure and other fundraising events stays in the local community to fund breast health education, breast cancer screening and treatment projects.

Brief Summary of Priorities

The following funding priorities are based on the findings of the 2011 Community Profile.

• Reduce the barriers to screening and treatment
       Target populations include: African American and Hispanic
       Barriers include: literacy, transportation, financial, racial bias and cultural beliefs
• Increase education about breast health, breast cancer screenings and available resources
       Target populations include medial providers as well as the general public
       Healthy lifestyles are considered part of breast health education
• Improve support services for survivors
       Target population is all breast cancer survivors including but not limited to: men, young women and metastatic patients

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.