Patient Advocacy Organization (PAO) Sponsorship Program
Ionis Pharmaceuticals funds non-profit advocacy groups for education, resources, engagement, and awareness programs focused on rare and serious diseases.
Funder: Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Financial sponsorship; amount varies by program/event; no standard minimum or maximum disclosed.
Summary: Sponsorship for non-profit patient advocacy organizations to support disease education, patient/caregiver resources, insights, and awareness initiatives in rare and serious diseases.
Key Information: Only qualified not-for-profit organizations are eligible; requests must be for programs accessible to multiple sponsors.
Description
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Patient Advocacy Organization (PAO) Sponsorship Program provides financial support to qualified non-profit patient advocacy organizations for meetings, programs, activities, or events that advance patient needs, disease education, and awareness of the lived experience of those affected by serious and rare diseases. The program emphasizes ethical, transparent, and independent collaborations, prioritizing initiatives that empower PAOs to deliver sustainable impact while maintaining their autonomy and trusted community roles.
Support is focused on:
- Patient and caregiver education
- Community resources and peer support
- Patient insights and engagement
- Disease awareness and public education
Sponsorship is intended for programs where recognition is customary (e.g., acknowledgment in event materials), but the opportunity must be open to multiple sponsors and not exclusive to Ionis.
