Grant - Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation

GRANT REQUEST

Grant requests are considered on a quarterly basis by the The Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation Grants and Education Committee and awarded from unrestricted contributions received by the Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to provide educational and philanthropic support to advance the field of cardiology through innovative programs benefiting both healthcare professionals and patients.

Timeline

Grants may be submitted year round but are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Applications must be received on the following days to be eligible for consideration: February 29, May 29, August 29 and November 28, 2008. Applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of review by the Grant and Education Committee as to the status of the request. The Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation operates on a January 1 – December 31 annual budget.

Initiatives Eligible for Funding

Education Professional
Education Public
Research and Education
Community Outreach
Technology and equipment

The Foundation is Unable to Fund

Salaries
Programs/projects in conflict with the mission & values of CREFI
Programs/projects that compete with existing CREFI services or projects
Projects/programs outside Indiana

Grant Size

Proposals requesting more than $10,000 will not be considered by the committee. Grant terms are for one year.

Evaluation and Reporting

Grant recipients are required to submit a written report upon completion of their project (form will be provided) or submit a progress and fiduciary report on an annual basis if the project extends more than one year. In addition to the written report, photos of the project and testimonials from beneficiaries are encouraged and helpful in raising additional unrestricted contributions.

Grantees

Grants are awarded exclusively for projects that benefit the mission of CREFI.

Process

Requests for capital projects or equipment must first be submitted through the capital allocation committee. Grant application forms are available online at www.CardioFoundation.org or by contacting the The CREFI Foundation at 317-338-6211 or sbrown@CardioFoundation.org. If you have questions about grants or the grants process, please contact the Foundation prior to the submission of your application.