The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.   

To achieve these goals, Breast Cancer Alliance funds institutions that provide screening and diagnostic breast cancer services for underserved and underinsured populations through: screening, diagnostic mammograms, and ultrasounds.

• The programs must be located in Connecticut and/or in Westchester County, New York.

• The term of the Screening and Support Services Grant is one calendar year beginning April 1, 2025.  

• Breast Cancer Alliance does not fund MRIs, patient counseling, patient navigation, office supplies, medical supplies, financial aid (i.e. gas bills, transportation, rent, overhead, grocery gift certificates, fringe benefits, etc.) printing costs, travel costs, marketing costs, recruitment costs or training programs. 

• The 2025 application is available here. (link coming soon)

• Regular applications are due by on or before midnight on December 13, 2025. 

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

• Funding is determined on an annual basis, per each grant cycle. Prior gift allocations do not guarantee future grants. 

The Grants Committee of Breast Cancer Alliance reviews and evaluates each grant proposal. The results of the Grants Committee’s evaluations and subsequent recommendations are presented to the BCA Board for approval. Applicants are notified by March 2026 of the decision regarding their proposals

Grant Awardees 

• Grant recipients must submit the required midterm report by October 1, 2026 and a final report by April 30, 2026.

• Any publicity associated with the program must acknowledge Breast Cancer Alliance as a supporter.

• The 2026 midterm and final report templates will available on Smarter Select.

• A virtual site visit by Screening and Diagnostic Support committee members is a requirement of this grant.