In determining the and priority of applications, particular consideration is given to the following: The Cancer Challenge advocates and supports world- Degree to which application fits within our mission class cancer care in Northwest Arkansas. Its priorities and priorities. are to prevent, treat, and rebuild lives after cancer. Strength and effectiveness of the organization’s Values approach. supporting services that change Patients First – Capacity of organization to achieve its stated patients’ lives objectives. Community collaboration for the greater good – Minimizing duplication of existing services and fostering collaboration. Inclusiveness world-class cancer care for all people – of Northwest Arkansas Potential to attract future funding and support from sources. Synergy leveraging our collective strengths – Local our dollars stay in Northwest Arkansas – Restrictions Salaries and FICA, if requested, are for personnel Funding Priorities related to the project only and not the general Within our mission, the following priorities are given work of the applicant. Funding for fringe benefits the greatest consideration for funding: is not payable at this time. Prevention Education: To promote the prevention Diagnosis, treatment, and other medical services and early-detection of cancer through education paid for by the project must not exceed 10% over and community outreach to all populations. the Medicare reimbursement rate. Navigation: Individualized guidance offered to If project is specific to breast health and/or breast patients, family members, and caregivers to help cancer; applicant must demonstrate that they have overcome barriers in one’s cancer journey. applied for funding for this program and/or service with the Komen Ozark affiliate and Treatment: To improve the awareness and provide status of application. accessibility of high quality cancer care with special emphasis on serving the medically Costs related to fundraising (salaries, printed underserved. materials, etc.) will not be funded. Indirect costs will also not be funded. Survivorship: To support cancer patients and families with knowledge and resources primarily focusing on life active treatment ends (physical, emotional, and practical). Eligibility Applicants must be a U.S. non-profit (federally organization serving the Northwest Arkansas community. Evaluation Criteria
The Cancer Challenge advocates and supports world- class cancer care in Northwest Arkansas. Its priorities are to prevent, treat, and rebuild lives after cancer. Values Patients First – supporting services that change patients’ lives Community – collaboration for the greater good Inclusiveness – world-class cancer care for all people of Northwest Arkansas Synergy – leveraging our collective strengths Local – our dollars stay in Northwest Arkansas Funding Priorities Within our mission, the following priorities are given the greatest consideration for funding: Prevention Education: To promote the prevention and early-detection of cancer through education and community outreach to all populations. Navigation: Individualized guidance offered to patients, family members, and caregivers to help overcome barriers in one’s cancer journey. Treatment: To improve the awareness and accessibility of high quality cancer care with special emphasis on serving the medically underserved. Survivorship: To support cancer patients and families with knowledge and resources primarily focusing on life active treatment ends (physical, emotional, and practical). Evaluation Criteria In determining the and priority of applications, particular consideration is given to the following: Degree to which application fits within our mission and priorities. Strength and effectiveness of the organization’s approach. Capacity of organization to achieve its stated objectives. Minimizing duplication of existing services and fostering collaboration. Potential to attract future funding and support from sources. Restrictions Salaries and FICA, if requested, are for personnel related to the project only and not the general work of the applicant. Funding for fringe benefits is not payable at this time. Diagnosis, treatment, and other medical services paid for by the project must not exceed 10% over the Medicare reimbursement rate. If project is specific to breast health and/or breast cancer; applicant must demonstrate that they have applied for funding for this program and/or service with the Komen Ozark affiliate and provide status of application. Costs related to fundraising (salaries, printed materials, etc.) will not be funded. Indirect costs will also not be funded. Eligibility Applicants must be a U.S. non-profit (federally organization serving the Northwest Arkansas community.