Only funding requests which meet the following criteria will be considered for a grant:

• Event is relevant to breast cancer and/or increases applicant’s capacity to provide breast health services to the community as demonstrated by agenda, etc.
• Applicant is able to quantify participation and benefit to community
• Applicant must attend majority of conference or apply for continuing education credits offered
• Demonstrate that there are no other sources of funds available to cover costs. We encourage organizations and/ or individuals to pay a portion of the costs.
• Funding request may not exceed $1,000 domestic or international and may be applied toward air, bus, train or cab fare; mileage reimbursement at 50.5 cents per mile; hotel accommodations; conference registration fees
• Written report must be made to Affiliate after event within 30 days
• Based on the relevancy of the topic, the recipient may also be required to give an oral presentation to Affiliate.

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Please allow 60 days for the review process. You will be notified via phone or email when a determination has been made.

Applicant must return a completed Application and the Policy and Procedures document indicating that you have read and agreed to the above stated procedures prior to receipt of grant funds. You can download the Professional Education and Advancement Grant application and Policy and Procedure Contract here:

PEAG Policy and Procedures

PEAG Application

Mail or deliver applications and signed contract to:

Attn: Erin Touslee, Director of Mission Programs

The Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

3191-A Airport Loop Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 

 Inquiries should be directed to Erin Touslee at etouslee@komenoc.org or by calling (714) 957-9157 ext. 25.