The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is committed to funding the best breast cancer research in Canada and to supporting projects related to breast cancer education, diagnosis and treatment. A number of guiding principles determine the procedure for applying for funding and reviewing requests in both categories at the National and Chapter levels.

Our primary focus is to provide funding to initiate the highest quality research with the anticipation that the scientists or researchers will seek on-going support from other sources once the project is initiated.

In our Chapters, applications are reviewed and ranked by a panel of experts who sit on Medical Advisory Committees and/or Research Allocation Committees. Based on the committee recommendation, a final decision regarding the awarding of any grants is made by the Board of the respective Chapter. Education funds at the Chapter level include grants for the development of resources along with outreach and awareness programs.

At a national level, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a funding partner of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance (CBCRA) whose objective is to coordinate the pooled resources of Canada’s largest research, advocacy and fundraising organizations, such as the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, to fund Canadian research in breast cancer.

Research grant allocations through CBCRA focus on a broad spectrum of research in prevention, early detection, treatment, quality of life, health services and laboratory investigations.

For all research grants, reports are required by the Foundation upon completion of the research. Additional interim progress reports may also be necessary as a condition of the grant. The final report must include a list and copies of all presentations, abstracts, reports, publications, and submission arising from work supported by the Foundation.

For more information on the application and grant process, please click here.

Grants - Questions & Answers

Does the Foundation have a Medical Advisory Committee?

On a provincial level, there are Medical Advisory Committees and/or Grant Allocation Committees.

• Experts on the Medical Advisory Committee include breast cancer researchers, physician-scientists, oncologists, clinical care givers and psycho-social experts.
• Wherever possible, breast cancer survivors play an integral role in the decision-making process on provincial Grant Allocation Committees.

On a national level, the CBCF has access to a wealth of medical experts through its partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance.

How does the Foundation allocate research dollars?

Seventy-five per cent of the net proceeds raised through the CIBC Run for the Cure in each province or region is available to support provincial and community-based breast cancer research and education programs in that area.

Twenty-five per cent of the net proceeds raised from the CIBC Run for the Cure, helps the CBCF National Office meet its commitment to the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance (CBCRA) to fund the highest quality breast cancer research in Canada.

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