Grants

An estimated 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Every 69 seconds someone dies from breast cancer. Breast cancer screening, treatment, and awareness are vital to ensure the health of individuals in our communities.

To best address the enormity and complexity of the issue, Komen Louisville believes that it is imperative to fund community-based breast health programs that provide education and outreach, screening, treatment, and support. 

Through events like the Komen Louisville Race for the Cure, we have invested more than $4 million in local breast health and breast cancer awareness projects over the past 12 years. Up to 75 percent of all funds generated by the Komen Louisville Affiliate stay in our Affiliate Service area, while the remaining income goes to the National Award and Research Grant Program supporting scientific research programs to find cures.

In fiscal year 2010-2011 Komen Louisville awarded a total of $625,000 to 17 community breast programs. Another $200,000 went to the National Award and Research Grant Program of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Any not-for-profit organization that provides breast health and/or breast cancer education, screening, or treatment services may apply for a grant.