Grant Making

The focus of the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure's work is to respond to the threat of breast cancer, particularly for the medically underserved – by educating the women and men in our state of the importance of early detection, funding free screening services and providing support to those who are diagnosed with breast cancer.. Through the efforts of many people we work hard all year long to raise funds to support our mission. At the end of every fiscal year (March 31st), we invest the money raised back into Connecticut communities in the form of local grants for breast cancer education, screening and treatment. Currently, 22 breast health programs across Connecticut are being funded with $871,000 in grants.

The primary emphasis of our grants is to reduce breast cancer mortality rates in Connecticut. Grants are awarded once a year to community-based programs throughout Connecticut. Every two years, the Affiliate conducts a statewide research study called a Community Profile of Breast Health in Connecticut that identifies the gaps in service in our state and, in turn, directs our funding priorities for the community grants. For questions about our grant making process, please email grants@komenct.org.