Grant Application Policy
2026 Grant Announcement
The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, Inc. is now accepting grant applications for our 2026-27 Grant Year. Our mission is to make a difference locally in the fight against breast cancer through education and research. To accomplish this mission, CT BHI funds a diversified portfolio of translational & clinical research with emphasis on programs that have not yet qualified for federal grants targeting breast cancer cause and survival.
CT BHI is especially seeking to give financial support to new and upcoming researchers focused on either causes of breast cancer or survivorship quality of life, who need seed money to get their project off the ground, and prove capacity to a larger funder.
To date, CT BHI has awarded $4.9 million in 119 grants to breast cancer researchers in Connecticut. Through the support of our signature fundraiser, the CT RACE IN THE PARK, as well as other events, individual donations and corporate support. Funding is limited and awarded through a competitive process. All grant applications are subjected to rigorous review by a panel of medical professionals, breast cancer survivors, educators, public health and interested business professionals that are responsible for making recommendations to the CT BHI Board of Directors. The funding period is for twelve months. The awardees will be notified in September 2026 and receive their award October 9th at the CT BHI Smarty Party 3 at the Hartford Golf Club.
We are requesting a “Letter of Intent” (LOI) of no more than two pages to be submitted by July 31, 2026. If you are invited to submit a full grant application, it must be submitted by August 15, 2026.
Please note, if you currently have an active grant, you are ineligible to apply this year. If you have any questions regarding the CT Breast Health Initiative, Inc. grants, please contact 860-827-7103 or email us at info@ctbhi.org.
Instructions are also on our website https://www.ctbhi.org/grants.
We look forward to receiving your Letter of Intent.
Grants Policy
For information on our Grants Policy, please refer to the following documents: