COMMUNITY PROGRAM

2010

LIVESTRONG is not currently offering an RFP for 2010. Over the past eight years, we have funded more than 200 organizations and programs; we are now conducting a review to determine which areas of focus have benefitted the most from those grants. We’ll introduce the next evolution of our community engagement strategy in early 2010.

If you have questions about previous awards, interim or final reports, contact Amy Nunn, Grants Manager, at amy.nunn@livestrong.org.

LIVESTRONG has funded more than 200 programs in 45 states. To find out if we’ve funded programs in your community, and for information on how to collaborate with that program, please contact Jordan Parks, Program Manager, at jordan.parks@livestrong.org.

Additionally, LIVESTRONG provides resources, education pieces and in-house programs, most of which are offered free of charge. We encourage organizations, programs and individuals to utilize the materials we’ve created for the cancer community. Some examples include:

LIVESTRONG Guidebook: addresses specific concerns that cancer survivors, loved ones and caregivers may have during each phase of the cancer journey. It helps survivors navigate the health care system to find reliable resources and the best care for their situation. The Guidebook provides the information needed from the time of diagnosis, through cancer treatment and beyond. To order visit livestrong.org/guidebook.

LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance: a coalition of organizations with the goal to improve the survival rates and quality of life for young adults with cancer between the ages of 15 and 40. The Alliance is committed to promoting research and the investigation of the problem, serving as a voice for the issue and promoting effective solutions. If you have questions or comments about the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance or would like your organization to join, visit livestrong.org/yaa.

LIVESTRONG at School: provides free online lessons that teach about cancer in a way that is age-appropriate, hopeful, inspiring and empowering. Lessons include national standards, clear learning objectives, engaging videos, extension activities, a check for understanding and ways students can get involved in the fight against cancer. For more information visit livestrong.org/school.

LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare: offers professional support services to people affected by cancer, including family, loved ones, caregivers and friends. Through a partnership with other organizations, SurvivorCare can offer counseling and referrals to local resources, education on and matching of clinical trials (treatments still in development) and help addressing financial, employment and insurance concerns. You may contact our LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare program at 866-673-7205 to speak directly with our intake coordinator who can match you to the services that best meet your needs. The program is available in English and Spanish Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Community Toolkit: covers topics such as how to apply for nonprofit status, tips for grant writing and how to be a good grantee. The Community Toolkit takes the guesswork out of the grant application process. View the toolkit at livestrong.org/communitytoolkit.

2009

In 2008, we received an overwhelming number of highly rated grant applications. In response, in early 2009, the LAF funding went towards additional proposals that were recommended for funding in the 2008 grant cycle. To learn more about these grants, read the press release.

Additional awards went out to our E. Lee Walker recipients Emilio Nares Foundation, New York Legal Assistance Group and LION IN THE HOUSE project.

In 2009, we are funding community-based programs in nearly 100 US communities through a number of LAF initiatives. We encourage community organizations to get involved with these existing LAF initiatives, such as:

• Learning more about the Cancer Transitions and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA programs.
• Connecting with LIVESTRONG Leaders and LIVESTRONG Challenge in their communities.
• Encouraging school professionals to teach LIVESTRONG at School lessons, which enable K-12 students to discuss cancer in a way that is age-appropriate, hopeful, inspiring and empowering.

Additionally, we will continue and expand on our efforts to support community organizations through technical assistance and training throughout the year.

2008

The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) awarded nearly $1 million in grants to eight community-based programs across the U.S. These grants focus on education for health care professionals and evidenced based interventions. To learn more about these grants, read the press release.