[Alnylam Pharmaceuticals](https://www.alnylam.com/about-alnylam)

Rolling (submit ≥45 days before activity start)

No fixed minimum/maximum for general educational grants; Advocacy for Impact Grants (up to $50,000 USD per project)

Supports independent, evidence-based educational initiatives for healthcare professionals, patient organizations, and patients in rare disease areas (ATTR amyloidosis, AHP, PH1).

--- ## Description Alnylam Pharmaceuticals provides funding for independent, high-quality educational initiatives through its Educational Grants program. The program is designed to support both Continuing Medical Education (CME) and non-CME activities, as well as projects responding to specific Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Eligible programs should focus on evidence-based, clinically relevant content in the therapeutic areas of transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis), acute hepatic porphyria (AHP), and primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1). Activities must ultimately aim to improve patient health and care, be independently developed, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Alnylam does not receive any tangible business benefit from funded activities, and transparency regarding funding is required. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Requests must be submitted at least **45 days prior to the start date** of the proposed activity or program. - CME and non-CME educational grants are reviewed monthly; other types of support may be reviewed on a rolling basis. --- ## Funding Amount - **General Educational Grants:** No fixed minimum or maximum funding amount is specified; partial funding is possible, and requested amounts may be adjusted during review. - **Advocacy for Impact Grants:** Up to **$50,000 USD per project** (for new projects led by patient advocacy groups). - Funding is provided to eligible organizations only (not individuals); unused funds must be returned, and reconciliation is required within 90 days of project completion. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Only organizations or entities (e.g., healthcare institutions, patient advocacy groups, academic organizations) with valid, government-issued proof of tax or charitable status are eligible. - **Ineligible:** Individuals are not eligible; projects solely focused on research or registries are not funded through the Advocacy for Impact program. - **Project focus:** Activities must relate to ATTR amyloidosis, AHP, or PH1 and be independently designed and executed. - For Advocacy for Impact Grants: Only new projects are eligible; one application per organization per year. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be completed in English and submitted electronically via the [Alnylam Grants Portal](https://alnylam-grants.steeprockinc.com/). - **Lead time:** Submit at least 45 days before the activity/program start date. - **Review:** CME and non-CME grants are reviewed monthly by the Alnylam Funding Review Committee; other types are reviewed on a rolling basis. - **Notification:** Applicants receive email notification of approval or denial; all approved requests require electronic execution of a letter of agreement. - **Reconciliation:** Grant reconciliation (with return of unused funds) must be completed within 90 days of project completion. - **For Advocacy for Impact Grants:** Submit completed application form and required attachments (proof of charitable status, budgets, timeline) by email as specified in the program guide. --- ## Additional Information - Funding is not guaranteed; partial awards are possible. - Alnylam may periodically post RFPs for specific educational needs. - Transparency of support is required; Alnylam may not receive any tangible business benefit. - Projects must comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. - For Advocacy for Impact Grants, projects must be new and completed within 1.5 years of funding. --- ## External Links - [Alnylam Grants and Giving Program Overview](https://www.alnylam.com/about-alnylam/grants-and-giving#sponsorships) - [Online Grants Application Portal](https://alnylam-grants.steeprockinc.com/) - [Funder Homepage](https://www.alnylam.com/about-alnylam) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------------------|-------------------------------| | General grants inquiries | [grants@alnylam.com](mailto:grants@alnylam.com) | | Advocacy for Impact Grants | [AdvocacyForImpact@alnylam.com](mailto:AdvocacyForImpact@alnylam.com) | | Online portal support | [Alnylam Grants Portal](https://alnylam-grants.steeprockinc.com/) |

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