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Request for Education Grant Applications
Proposals Now Being Accepted
Thanks to all the continuing support of Floridians in purchasing the “End Breast Cancer”
specialty license plate as well as in the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation’s network of breast
cancer supporters, survivors, and activists fighting to end breast cancer, we have invested over
$5.0 million to fulfill our goal of dedicated funding for education and research programs in the
state of Florida.
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), along with those who generously support us with
their talent, time, and resources, is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in
Florida. Grants are awarded in support of innovative education and research programs,
throughout Florida.
The FBCF is currently offering education grants for Florida organizations: Up to $5,000.00 for
projects in a single county and up to $10,000.00 for projects provided in multiple counties that
focus on education in one on one or small group settings to reach as many people as possible.
Grants are available for projects that take place over a 12-month period.
Important Note
Funding is not available for screening, treatment programs, one-time events, conferences,
symposiums, seminars, and participation as an exhibitor, presentation, or attendance at
health fairs, conferences, symposiums, and seminars.
All requests for education funding should be directed to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
Education Committee. More information on funding opportunities is available at
www.FloridaBreastCancer.org.
2017-18 Statements of Need and Priority Areas:
1.
PRIORITY: Educate women in the areas where they need to become proactive
advocates for their own breast health through Educational Workshops (i.e. pre-diagnosis,
urgency after diagnosis, types of chemo, types of surgery, etc.)
STATEMENT OF NEED: There is general agreement that the earlier breast cancer is
diagnosed, the greater the long-term survival rate. The American Cancer Society lists
the 5-year Relative Survival Rates by stage with the survival rate for stages 0 and I at
100%, II at 93%, III at 72%, and IV at 22%
(http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-survivalby-stage).
The National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program
(SEER) 5-year Relative Survival Rates uses different terms for stages. Those that are
localized or confined to the primary site has a survival rate of 98.6%. Those that are
regional or spread to regional lymph nodes has a survival rate of 84.9%. Distant or
where the cancer has metastasized beyond the regional lymph nodes has a survival
rate of 25.9% (http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/breast.html).
Education is key to understanding one's risk factors, developing breast selfawareness (become aware of the changes that might occur in their body), knowing
the examination and tests that may result in a diagnosis of breast cancer,
understanding the types and stages of breast cancer, and knowing the treatment
options. Throughout the process, education is key for a person diagnosed with
breast cancer to understand which treatment will fit his/her specific life needs.
2.
PRIORITY: Provide education to breast cancer survivors, their families, and
advocates on life after or with cancer, including the “transition phase” from active
treatment to survivorship.
STATEMENT OF NEED: There has been a diagnosis of breast cancer and there has
been surgery and treatment for the cancer. The focus of both the patient and the
family has been primarily on the medical issues, in getting through surgery and
treatment. Suddenly, the survivor and family are faced with the stark reality of life
after treatment. How does one live with cancer or the possibility of a recurrence,
and how does one transition from active medical treatment to survivorship?
All too often the psychosocial effects of the diagnosis, surgery, and treatment
overwhelm the survivor and the family. Divorce and separation rates among cancer
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patients vary widely depending on whether it is the man or woman with cancer. For
women with breast cancer, the divorce and/or separation rate almost doubles from
11.6% to 20.8% (http://cancernews.com/data/Article/739.asp). Beyond the
possibility of separation and divorce is the effect on the whole family. In an article
by Pat Edens, PhD., The Effects of Cancer on the Family from LIVESTRONG.com
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/99613-effects-cancer-family/), she makes the
point that "all families must go through a learning process to define the steps
necessary to manage the cancer diagnosis of a loved one. The primary caregiver for
the patient is most affected, but other family members also share in the stress."
3.
PRIORITY: Provide education on breast health to young women and men with a
focus on middle school, high school, and college ages.
STATEMENT OF NEED: Finding information on breast health for adolescents is
almost non-existent in the literature. In speaking to various organizations and
reading recent research, teenagers and college students have increased as a
targeted population for introducing educational resources on breast cancer.
Adolescence, however, still remains a gray area. Schools have attempted to
incorporate the breast health as part of their health courses with poor results. The
recommendations appear to be consistent in many of the programs in which
adolescent students in middle school "should have breast health education provided
by their physicians, family discussions or in a one on one environment" (Journal of
Education Teach, 2013).
Promotion of breast health is an attitude that, if fostered early in life, may pay
lifelong dividends. The adolescent period is a time of rapid change, physical and
emotional, that provides teaching opportunities for shaping health behaviors into
adulthood. Breast health programs focus on adolescent females with the premise
that teaching adolescent's breast self-awareness will increase the likelihood they
will continue the practice into adulthood. For example, teaching breast health may
influence positive behaviors such as seeking regular professional examinations when
changes in breasts are noticed (American Cancer Society, 2013; Ludwick &
Gaczkowski, 2001; Ogletree, Hammig, Drolet, & Birch, 2004). In an attempt to
improve early detection, preventive health services such as breast health awareness
have been widely promoted among older women. However, the American Academy
of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend that
breast health education and self-awareness should be taught to adolescents in
private offices, clinics, and high school health education classes during the preteen
and teen years (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2010; American Academy of
Family Physicians, 2011).
4.
PRIORITY: Create and provide a method of education on late stage breast cancer
diagnosis that will help reduce the percentage of these diagnoses in the areas that exceed
the state of Florida average.
STATEMENT OF NEED: There is a need to reduce late stage diagnosis in all counties
in Florida The counties and zip codes within those counties whose residents have
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rates of late stage diagnosis of breast cancer higher than the Florida statewide
average should be areas that are targeted for efforts to reduce late stage diagnosis.
It is clear from the statistics from three different organizations - the National Cancer
Institute (SEER), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Metastatic Breast
Cancer Network (MBCN), that those diagnosed with metastatic or late stage breast
cancer have a significantly lower 5-year survival rate than those who are diagnoses
with either Stage 1 or Stage 2 breast cancer.
5-Year Survival Rate Percentages by Reporting Agency by Stage
SEER ACS
MBCN
Localized (Stage 1)
98.6% 100% 98%
Regional (Stage 2)
84.9% 93% 84%
Distant (Stage 4)
25.9% 22% 23%
The information may be found at http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/breast.html,
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-survivalby-stage, and http://mbcn.org/education/category/survival-rates/.
According to the Florida Cancer Data System
(http://fcds.med.miami.edu/inc/publications.shtml), of all breast cancer diagnoses,
the advanced or late stage diagnosis statewide in 2012 was 33.9%. The averages by
county ranged as high as 55%. According to the data, late stage diagnosis of breast
cancer is more prevalent among black women than white women. In addition, the
mortality rate is significantly higher among black women under the age of 65 than
white women of the same age. Those ethnic groups, particularly black women, that
have a higher percentage of cases diagnosed as late stage coupled with a higher
percentage of death from cases diagnosed demand special attention.
Percentage of Late Stage Diagnosis by Race and Age
White
Black
15 - 39
53.7%
56.8%
40 - 64
37.4%
46.7%
65+
26.9%
40.2%
Age Adjusted Mortality Rate by Race and Age per 100,000 Population
White
Black
15 - 39
1.9
3.1
40 - 64
31.7
42.1
65+
90.3
93.0
Application Deadline is May 1, 2017.
Applications must be postmarked by this date to be accepted.
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Guidelines and Instructions for Applicants
The purpose of the Education Grant Program is to address the breast health and breast
cancer education needs of individuals in Florida.
Important Dates:
February 1, 2017
May 1, 2017
July 2017
August 1, 2017
February 1, 2018
July 31, 2018
February 1, 2019
July 31, 2019
Announcement of RFP
Application due - Must be postmarked no later than this date
Grantees notified of funding
Grant cycle begins
6 Month Progress Report Due
End of Grant cycle and Final Report Due
Post 6 Month Progress Report Due
Post 1 year Progress Report Due
Qualifications: Only Florida non-profit community-based organizations that are tax-exempt
under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and Florida governmental entities are eligible to
apply for funding, e.g., Florida tax-exempt non-profit organizations, Florida tax-exempt
educational institutions, Florida governmental agencies, and Indian tribes within the State of
Florida. US citizenship or residency is not required. Applications must be submitted in English.
Restrictions:
Projects must be specific to breast health awareness and education/or breast cancer;
e.g. if a project is a combined breast and other cancer project, funding may only be
requested for the breast cancer portion.
Services must be provided in Florida.
Equipment costs, if applicable, may not exceed 15% of direct costs and should be used
100% on this project.
FBCF will only cover up to $10.00 per person per meal.
Review: Applications received that are complete and meeting compliance with all guidelines
will be submitted for review by a panel established through the FBCF Grants Committee.
Applicants will be given 5 working days to respond to any questions from the review
committee. Any questions will be addressed to the project director as indicated on the
application.
Each grant application will be reviewed by at least three independent reviewers. During the
review and scoring they will consider each of the following selection criteria:

Population and Demographics: Has the proposal clearly and completely defined who
the organization is currently serving and who they will be serving? Have the
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demographics been identified for the individuals to be served in terms of the following:
ethnicity, age, sex, whether medically underserved by area or by population, by
incidence or diagnosis, mortality, and by stage of diagnosis and any other demographic
information that may be relevant to the proposal?

Statement of Need: Is there a clear and compelling statement of need that relates the
constituent population, to be served, to norms or standards and does it identify
problems confronting the constituent population that need to be addressed?

Impact: How many lives will be positively affected by the education grant is of critical
importance in evaluating grant proposals. For example, if a grant of $5,000 is used to
educate 10 persons who, in turn, create in home visits with groups of 10 persons
weekly, 100 persons each week are positively affected. Another example is that an
organization with 350 members holds monthly education programs that are attended by
50 to 75 of their members thereby expanding the number of persons at these programs
to a total of more than 600 even though many will have attended more than 1 program.
These two examples are by no means the only way n which a meaningful and substantial
impact can be achieved with the grant funds.

Feasibility: Explain the objectives and activities that will be achieved within the scope of
the funded project. Is the project well planned? Is the budget appropriate and follows
the guidelines and requirements? Does the budget justification explain in detail the
reasoning and need for the costs associated with the project?

Capacity: Does the organization, project director, and his/her team have the expertise
to effectively implement all aspects of the project? Is the organization respected and
valued by the target population? Is it consistent with the cultural diversity of the
population/demographic area to be served?

Collaboration: Does this project enhance collaboration among organizations with similar
or complementary goals? Are the roles of the partners appropriate and relevant? Does
the continuum of care become more complete with this project and the collaborations?

Sustainability: Is the project likely to be continued? Provide a first year plan that
includes current and/or future sustainability of the project. Are partnerships likely to be
sustained past project period? Is the impact likely to be long term without future
funding?

Evaluation: Does the project have a sufficient and documented plan to evaluate its
impact, collaboration, and sustainability? Does the evaluation plan monitor the impact
or effectiveness of the project initially and over time? Does the evaluation plan
continue throughout the 12-month period after the conclusion of the grant period? Are
there base line measurements and clearly defined impact goals against which the
evaluation results are measured? Is the evaluation conducted in such a way that the
project is modified in response to favorable or unfavorable evaluation results?
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The grant application process is competitive. Whether or not an organization has received a
grant in the past, funding in subsequent years is never guaranteed.
Education Materials: A variety of education materials are available from American Cancer
Society, Force, National Cancer Institute, Sharsheret, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The
Cleveland Clinic, and Center for Disease Control. Some items are targeted to special
populations. This by no means is an exhaustive list. Before requesting funds to create new
materials, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact any or all the organizations listed. We
recommend that existing materials be used in any project whenever possible.
Sources for Demographic Information: The following are only some of the potential sources
that may be helpful in describing demographic information:
 National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/types/breast
 National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program
http://seer.cancer.gov/
 American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/index
 Metastatic Breast Cancer Network http://mbcn.org/education/category/statistics
 Florida Statewide Cancer Registry Florida Cancer Data System
http://fcds.med.miami.edu/inc/publications.shtml
 Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services
Administration http://www.hrsa.gov/shortage/find.html
 Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/cancer/breastcancer/bccedp.html
Agreements: A grant agreement will be the legal mechanism for funding.
Acknowledgement of Donor Source: Each organization website and project materials must
contain an acknowledgment that the funds for the project come from the Florida Breast Cancer
Foundation through the purchase of the Florida "End Breast Cancer" specialty license plate and
the Florida Voluntary Driver License and Auto Tag Renewal Check-off Programs funding the
"End Breast Cancer" program. All printed and electronic announcements for projects and
marketing materials for projects must contain FBCF Logo and an acknowledgement that the
funds for the projects come from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation through the purchase of
the "End Breast Cancer" specialty license plate and the Florida Voluntary Driver License and
Auto Tag Renewal Check-off Programs funding the "End Breast Cancer" program.
Grant period: Grant period begins August 1, 2017 and will conclude on July 31, 2018.
Payment and Reporting: The payment will be made no later than thirty (30) days after receipt
of the fully executed agreement. A progress report is due at the end of six (6) months of the
start of the grant period and a final report is due at the completion of the grant period. If
reports do not meet the assigned deadlines, all funds may be requested to be returned to the
Foundation. In addition to the final report there will be a mandatory post 6 month progress
report and a 1 year post progress report to provide details on the overall effectiveness of the
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funded project. An additional $500 will be made available for reimbursement once both
reports are received.
Letters of support and additional materials: DO NOT send additional materials (i.e. reprints,
complete curriculum vitae, or letters of support). Any additional materials will not be reviewed.
Confirmation of receipt of application: Application receipt confirmation will be mailed to the
project director following review for compliance to guidelines. If immediate confirmation of
receipt is requested, please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard that will be returned to
you immediately upon receipt of the application. Please do not contact FBCF regarding the
status of the application during the review period as information cannot be provided.
Announcement: Announcement of grants awarded will be made in July 2017. Project directors
will be notified of the outcome of the review in writing.
Number of grants to be awarded: The actual number of awards will depend on the amount of
funding granted per project.
Applications should include and be ordered as follows:
1. Cover Page (Form Attached)
Note: Signature of approving institutional personnel, if other than project director, required.
2. Abstract Page (Form Attached)
3. Project Description (MUST BE INCLUDED and DETAILED)
Note: This section should not exceed five (5) typewritten pages. Font size should be no smaller than a tenpoint typeface. All areas of this section are required, MUST be labeled “a” through “l”, and MUST be
included within the 5 pages.
a. List the Priority Area(s) focused on in proposal
b. Brief explanation of project. Identify if this is a new project or a continuation or
expansion of an existing project.
c. Description of the population currently being served and the population to be
served by the project.
d. Statement of need/ problem to be addressed.
e. Description of the impact that the project will have on the constituency to be
served, including how many are expected to benefit from the project.
Description of how the selected priority will be affected by the project.
f. Description of the feasibility of the proposed project including the description of
how the funds will be used and the reasoning and need for the funds.
g. Describe the expertise needed to accomplish the project and compare that
required expertise to the expertise of the Project Director and the team that will
be working on the project. Is this a new or ongoing activity of your organization?
h. Description of other organizations or entities, if any, participating in the project.
(If applicable, letters of collaboration should be included from each
organization.)
i. Long-term strategies for funding of the project after the initial funding.
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j.
How is this project unique compared with comparable projects offered in this
service area?
k. Use of the project's results and how they are to be disseminated.
l. Description of how the project will be evaluated. Describe the interim (6-month)
evaluation in detail including both the baseline evaluation and the periodic
evaluation. Describe how the evaluation will be conducted at the end of the
grant period and during the additional 12-months after the grant period.
Describe how changes will be made based on the evaluation results.
4. Financial Information (Must be specific. Not to exceed three (3) typewritten pages).
a. Budget for requested funds (Form Attached).
b. Budget justification.
c. Administrative salaries may not be included in direct costs.
d. List of other sources of current funding for the project.
5. Biosketch form for project director and project education personnel. Note: No more than
two pages per person.
6. Proof of non-profit status for applicant institution, must include EIN number.
Failure to stay within page limitations as stated above will result in delayed processing
and/or refusal of the application.
All grant applications MUST be submitted in both the following forms: Hardcopy and Electronic.
1. Hardcopy Submission: When submitting hardcopy of the grant, please mail the grant
application and all required documents together to the following address with a postmark date
no later than May 1, 2017.
Submit 1 hardcopy of each application.
Fax copies will not be accepted.
Applications should be bound by staples only.
Spiral bound materials will not be accepted.
Mail application and required documents to:
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
Attn: Jessica Parker-Kerr, Programs Director
11900 Biscayne Blvd Suite 288
North Miami, Florida 33181
2. Electronic Submission: When submitting the grant application electronically, please email
the proposal to Jessica Parker-Kerr at e-mail address: [email protected] and
[email protected]
Important: Failure to meet the above criteria will automatically exclude the grant application
from being considered for review and, hence, funding. Any applications postmarked after the
deadline will NOT be considered.
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Cover Sheet
Education Grant Request for Funding
Project Director & Title:
Institute/Organization:
Address:
Phone:
(
)
Fax:
(
)
Email:
Title of Project:
Total Amount Requested:
Priority Area(s):
Grant Period:
Signature & Title of Approving
Personnel: (Other than Project Director)
August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018
Date:
Name & Title of Approving
Institutional Personnel: (Typed)
Applications Must Be Postmarked By May 1, 2017
(Photocopies of this form are acceptable)
Any applications postmarked after the deadline will NOT be considered.
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Abstract Sheet
Project Director:
Organization/Institution:
Target Population:
In the space below, please provide a short abstract, not to exceed 200 words, written in lay terms for
release to the general public should this application be chosen for funding.
Permission to Publish:
Permission is hereby granted to Florida Breast Cancer Foundation to publish the above abstract should
this application be selected for funding.
Signature:
Date:
Name: (Typed)
Phone Number:
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Biosketch Sheet
Project Director (Last Name, First, Middle)
Biographical Information
Information should be submitted for the project director and other personnel involved in project. ALL
personnel should have a strong background in breast cancer education, science, research, etc. Please use
a separate form for each person.
Name:
Title:
Education: Begin with baccalaureate or initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral
training.
Institution (Indicate Location)
Degree
Year Conferred
Field of Study
Professional Experience: Please list, in chronological order, concluding with present position, previous
employment, experience and honors and any previous advocacy/educational or project management experiences.
Include information about your qualifications to run the project you are applying to fund. Do NOT Exceed Two (2)
Pages.
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Budget Sheet
Total Requested Amount:
Detailed Budget for Entire Grant Period from
August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018
Salaries and Honorarium: (Not to include administration or project
management salaries)
Supplies: (Provide Details)
Equipment: (Not to exceed 15% of direct costs)
Transportation:
Other Expenses: (Provide Details)
In-Kind Donations: (Provide Details)
Total Funding Request: (Not including In-kind Donations)
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