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Sunflower Grants

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) awards Sunflower Grants to carcinoid / NET patient support groups.

Introduction
2009 Sunflower Grants
2008 Sunflower Grants

Introduction

The purpose of Sunflower Grants is to fund patient support programs that relate to carcinoid / NET research. Therefore, our Sunflower Grants complement the valuable activities that patient support groups pursue.

We are grateful to our Board of Directors for funding Sunflower Grants.

Program

Mission

The mission of the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is to discover a cure for carcinoid.

Purpose

The purpose of Sunflower Grants is to fund patient support programs that relate to carcinoid / NET research.
All programs are designed and performed by patient support groups.

Program Ideas

CFCF is open to all ideas that will support patients and relate to carcinoid / NET research.
We encourage creativity and focus on results.
Ideas for programs include:
- Educational initiatives
- Seed funds to incorporate or file for Federal non-profit status
- Speaker series with leading scientists to inform patients
- Fundraising events to support carcinoid / NET research

Funding Amount

$250 - $1,000 per year
Total Sunflower Grants awarded will not exceed $5,000 per year

Eligibility

All carcinoid / NET patient support groups may apply:
- Any size
- Any location in the world

Deadline

December 31, 2008
- Applications must be received by 5pm Eastern Standard Time based on the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation's time stamp.
- Applications must be submitted through the online form below. We will not accept applications sent by mail.

Selection Process

We will review all applications.
We will post the names of all applicants on our website.
Our Board of Directors, acting in its sole discretion, will select the Sunflower Grant winners based on four criteria:
- Quality of application
- Track record of success
- Commitment to curing carcinoid
- Commitment to caring for the carcinoid / NET community

Announcement

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation will announce the Sunflower Grant winners in early 2009.

Confidentiality

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation will not disclose applications to anyone outside our Board of Directors.

Application

To apply, complete this form and click Submit!

Sunflower Grant Application

President

E-mail address (required)

Patient support group

Mission

Website

City, state

CountryUSAOther country

If other country, specify

Year founded

Number of members

Excluding individual donations, list all sources and amounts of funding received in 2008 (foundations, companies, etc.)

Describe your major achievements in 2008

Describe how you supported the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation in 2008

Describe your proposed 2009 Sunflower Grant program and estimate the cost of each action

Describe how you will measure the impact of each action

List any collaborating patient support groups for your actions

Describe your other high priority actions for 2009 (outside the Sunflower Grant program)

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2008 Sunflower Grants

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is proud to award Sunflower Grants to the following Support Groups who are working hard to support carcinoid and related NET patients, their families and friends.