The Oncology Nursing Foundation funds ONS Chapters to deliver nurse-led, community-focused breast cancer education programs that increase public awareness beyond institutional settings.
Funder: Oncology Nursing Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (must apply at least two weeks before program start; open until funds are expended)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per ONS Chapter for a single program; only one grant per program/chapter.
Summary: Supports ONS Chapters in the U.S. to develop nurse-led, community-focused breast cancer education programs.
Key Information: Applications close when funds are expended; program must be open to the broader community, not institution-based.
This grant provides funding for Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chapters in the United States to design and implement nurse-led, community-focused educational programs aimed at increasing breast cancer awareness. Supported by the Oncology Nursing Foundation through a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation, the initiative seeks to empower nurses to engage the broader public in accessible and impactful breast cancer education events. The grant specifically targets programs that are not limited to institutional, hospital, or workplace settings, but rather serve the general community.