Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Grant Program

The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, established in 2004, is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals and families in the Hudson Valley region of New York affected by breast cancer. Dedicated to utilizing all funds raised within this geographic area, the Foundation has created a grant program that targets local needs in breast health education, outreach, and support. The Foundation partners with the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley to administer its grant programs through a centralized online portal. The current grant opportunity offered by the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation funds projects that promote breast health awareness and address various aspects of breast cancer support. Eligible initiatives include educational outreach programs, especially those serving special populations, as well as support programs such as complementary medicine. The grant also allows for financial assistance to be directed toward ancillary services and social support systems that assist individuals during their cancer treatment journey. A notable emphasis is placed on localized impact, with funding restricted to projects benefiting residents in the nine counties served by the Foundation. Grants must be focused explicitly on breast health or breast cancer. Equipment-related expenses are eligible for funding but must constitute no more than 30% of the total direct costs and must be used exclusively for the supported project. Salaries, if requested, must pertain only to project-specific work. The program prohibits the use of funds for capital campaigns and does not support projects that have already received three previous grants for the same program. To be eligible, applicants must be federally tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. Acceptable entities include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions such as colleges or universities, government agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes. All services funded through this grant must occur within the following New York counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester, and Ulster. Nationwide or out-of-region programs are not eligible under this opportunity. Applications must be submitted via the Miles of Hope website or the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley's Grants Portal. The program offers two application cycles per year, with deadlines on January 31 and June 30. No specific application questions or required documentation are detailed in the opportunity description. There is also no reference to a pre-application process or letter of intent requirement. For inquiries or additional information, applicants may contact Pari Forood, Executive Director of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, via email at pari@milesofhope.org or phone at 845-264-2005. All general correspondence should be directed to the Community Foundations’ main office located at 25 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. The application process is currently open for submissions.