Proposals Now Being Accepted
Application Deadline is November 06, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
All Applications must be submitted in ProposalCentral
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, along with those who generously support us with their talent, time, and resources, is working harder than ever to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in Florida.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through research, education, and advocacy. In 2002, we along with the state of Florida introduced our specialty End Breast Cancer license plate which allows us to fund even more research and education through the sale of that license plate. Thanks to the continuing support of all Floridians in purchasing the specialty plate. We have invested over $15 million to fulfill our goal of dedicated funding for innovative research projects, educational initiatives, and direct service programs in the state of Florida.
This RFA invites applications from any Florida-based 501 (c)(3) organization providing direct service support to breast cancer patients (see eligibility requirements for active treatment and survivorship).
- The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation anticipates awarding grant awards of up to $20,000 maximum each, to organizations to provide living expenses to individuals in active treatment for Breast Cancer, dependent on quality of applications received and budget availability. The aim of this initiative is to reach as many Florida breast cancer patients in active treatment as possible.
- The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation anticipates awarding grant awards of up to $15,000 maximum each, to organizations to provide medical items to Breast Cancer patients and survivors, dependent on quality of applications received and budget availability. The aim of this initiative is to reach as many Florida breast cancer survivors as possible.
- The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation anticipates awarding grant awards of up to $15,000 maximum each, dependent on quality of applications received and budget availability, to organizations providing Tomosynthesis (3D) Diagnostic Mammograms, Breast Ultrasounds or screening MRI services to assist residents of the state of Florida in need of these services. The aim of this initiative is to reach as many Floridians in need of 3D mammograms, breast ultrasounds and/or MRI services as possible
Statement of Need and Funding Priorities:
- Aid breast cancer patients in active treatment (see list of examples).
- Aid breast cancer patients and survivors with medical items (see list of examples).
- Provide 3-D mammography diagnostic services for patients with an emphasis on areas of highest need and/or underserved populations, as indicated on the maps.
- Provide Breast Ultrasounds for patients with an emphasis on areas of highest need and/or underserved populations, as indicated on the maps.
- Provide MRI screening procedures for patients with an emphasis on areas of highest need and/or underserved populations, as indicated on the maps.
Areas of Interest:
The intention of this award is to provide the (3) funding opportunities that organizations can apply for:
- Providing living expenses (see list below) to Florida breast cancer patients in active treatment. Services of interest for this RFA include, but are not limited to:
- Travel Expenses for medical appointments
- Groceries
- Child Care
- Rent / Mortgage
- Utilities
- Household Cleaning
- Yard Maintenance
- Providing medical items (see list below) to Florida breast cancer patients and survivors. Medical items of interest for this RFA include, but are not limited to:
- Wigs/Toupees
- Bras
- Prostheses
- Lymphedema sleeves
- Assisting residents of the state of Florida in need of Tomosynthesis (3D) Diagnostic Mammography procedures, Breast Ultrasounds, and/or MRI Screening services
Important Dates:
| September 28, 2026: | Announcement of RFA |
| October 13, 2026 | Grant Information Session |
| November 6, 2026: | Applications due – All applications must be submitted through ProposalCentral by 5:00 PM EST on this date. |
| December 2026: | Grant Awardees Notified of Funding and Disbursal of Funds |
| January 1, 2027: | Grant Cycle Begins |
Eligibility: Only Florida-based non-profit community-based organizations that are tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), Florida governmental entities, Florida-based tax-exempt educational institutions, and Indian tribes within the State of Florida, are eligible to apply for funding. Organizations registered as 501(c)(3) entities outside of Florida are eligible to apply if a physical presence is maintained within the state of Florida that is open and fully operating for 12 months a year. All activities funded through this competition must occur in Florida. All work must occur, and all funds must be spent in Florida at the applicant organization and any collaborating entities within Florida. Applications must be submitted in English.
Eligible organizations may apply for any of the outlined funding opportunities; however, the grant application process is competitive for each opportunity. Therefore, separate applications must be completed for each opportunity if an organization wishes to apply for more than one. Failure to follow this requirement may result in the organization’s application being administratively rejected.
Any questions regarding eligibility or other questions regarding this RFA should be directed to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, Jessica@FloridaBreastCancer.org .
Restrictions:
- Applicants must ensure that all past and current FBCF grants or awards are up-to-date and in compliance with FBCF’s contract and reporting requirements. If the organization has an open Direct Service award with FBCF, the award must be current and due to be completed by the end of the grant period, to be eligible to apply for the new grant cycle. *All no cost extensions requests must be submitted 30 days prior to the grant end date.
- Clinical services or patient care services, if requested, must not exceed 100% of the most current local Medicare Part B Allowable Rates for Tomosynthesis (3D) Mammograms, Breast ultrasounds or MRI Procedures.
- Individual awards to be given to Floridians by grantee are a maximum of $750.00 per person (twice in a calendar year).
- Funds cannot be used for: Medical or Scientific Research, Professional Fees, Salaries, Benefits or other Compensation, Facility Fees, Scholarships or Fellowships, Construction or Renovation Charges, Political Campaigns or Lobbying, Endowments, or Debt Reduction.
- If the applicant or any of its key employees, directors, officers, or agents are convicted of fraud or any crime involving other financial or administrative impropriety within the preceding 12 months, the applicant is not eligible to apply for a grant during the current funding cycle, and will not be eligible to apply for a new grant until the applicant can demonstrate that appropriate remedial measures have been implemented to mitigate any criminal conduct occurring in the future.
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1) To start an application, go to the ProposalCentral website by clicking the pink button above, APPLY HERE.
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2) Once you are logged in, please click the Professional Profile tab at the top and complete steps 1-10 or update with current information. Information on several of the pages (Project Director and Organization/Institution) in the Application will be pulled from the Professional Profile.
3) To start an application, select the Grant Opportunities tab and a list of applications will be displayed. Find Florida Breast Cancer Foundation and click the Apply Now link next to the Direct Services Grant to create your Application.
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Application Deadline is November 06, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
All Applications must be submitted in ProposalCentral
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