Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research

Request for Funding

To make a request for funding please review the qualifications and then complete the Grant Request Form below.

Rally Research Grants

In our first three years, Rally Foundation has provided more than $1 million in childhood cancer research grants to support 39 projects in 22 hospitals nationwide. For every dollar Rally receives, 93 cents goes to support Rally’s mission according to our audited financials. Rally Foundation supports all phases of childhood cancer research from science at the bench, to Phase I, II, and III clinical trials, to fellowships, clinical research nurses, and survivorship studies.

Grant Application Guidelines

Rally Supports:

• Research conducted by researchers and institutions that are members of ChildrenÕs Oncology Group or supported by the NIH/NCI.
• Lab research
• Phase I, II, and III Clinical Trials
• Fellowships
• Clinical Research Nurses
• Survivorship Studies

Rally Awards:

• Research grants annually
• Awarded 4th Quarter of our fiscal year: January-March
• For the period of one year

Rally does not provide patient/family support and does not fund support-related grants.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: January 31
• Award Notification: late March
• Fund Distribution: March 31 (upon receipt of Post Award Agreement)
• Mid-Year Report Due:  September 1
• Fund Distribution: For awards over $10,000, the 2nd half of the award is sent upon receipt of Mid-Year Report
• End-of-Year Report/Application for Continued Funding: January 31

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Does Rally Foundation have more than one grant cycle? No, the above Key Dates describe RallyÕs only grant cycle.
• What if I have missed the application deadline? Rally is a member of Childhood Cancer Charities Unite (C3U), and would be happy to refer you to a C3U member who is accepting applications.
• Does Rally Foundation allow for indirect costs? No.
• Does Rally Foundation accept international applicants? Yes
• Does Rally Foundation provide funding for more than one year? Grants are for one year only, but applicants can apply each year for continued funding.
• Does Rally Foundation fund research on a specific type of childhood cancer? Rally Foundation supports all types of childhood cancer research.
• Does Rally Foundation fund research at a specific hospital or in a specific state? Rally Foundation welcomes applicants from all hospitals in all states and countries (who are COG members or supported by the NIH/NCI).
• Does Rally Foundation support other organizations? Rally Foundation co-funds research with other childhood cancer research organizations and welcomes proposals on how we can collaborate to streamline research to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects.
• Does Rally Foundation provide patient/family support? Not directly. Rally is sometimes provided with activities for patients and families or opportunities for patient/family support, which Rally then offers to its Rally Kid Families. To become a Rally Kid, or to be referred to an appropriate organization for assistance, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
• What does Rally Foundation require from grant recipients? See Post Award Agreement.
• Will grants be dispersed in more than one installment? Grants of less than $10,000 will be dispersed in one check. For grants of more than $10,000, the second half will be mailed following the receipt of your mid-year report.
• Are applicants required to use this form? No, applicants can use another form/format as long as the information below is included with your application.

Post-Award Agreement

Upon award notification, grant recipients will be provided with a similar Post-Award Agreement to the 2009 Post-Award Agreement included at the end of the application information. The Post-Award Agreement must be signed and returned to the Rally Foundation prior to Rally Foundation mailing the check.

Progress Reports

A Mid-Year Report is required and will include:

• 2-3 sentence layman summary of progress made so far, to be used in Rally Foundation presentations to supporters and the public
• Breakdown of funds used so far and how remaining funds will be used

An End-of-Year Report is required and will include:

• Same information provided in Mid-Year Report
• Can be incorporated into application for continued funding

 

Date Submitted:
If renewable, current grant:
Resubmission: yes or no
Applicant Name:
Position Title:
Academic Rank:
Division:
Current Institution:
Mailing Address:
Principal Investigator:
Title of Research Project:
Contact Person:
Contact’s Email:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Mailing Address:
Signing Official at Institution for Grant Check
Email for Official:
Mailing Address for Grant Check (if different):
Grant Proposal Please provide a brief proposal for funding describing the research project and how funding from the Rally Foundation will help accomplish the goals of this project.
Type of Childhood Cancer to Be Researched:
Type or Phase of Research (Lab, Fellowship, CRN, Clinical Trial Phase, etc.):
Application/Project Title:
Layman’s Description/General Audience Summary of Research Project (400 words or less):
Two Primary Objectives of Project:
Two Secondary Objectives of Project:
Technical Summary (400 words or less):
Approximate Number of Children to Be Involved:
Key Words: (Check all that apply)	Cell Biology Molecular Biology Genetic Translational Nursing Brain Tumor Leukemia/Lymphoma Solid Tumors Survivorship
Amount of Money Requested ($5,000-$50,000):
Budget Please provide a breakdown of costs and how funds will be allocated. Can be described below or in an appendix.  Proposed Budget (1 page maximum):
Signature I understand that if awarded a Rally Foundation Research Grant, I will be required to sign and meet the requirements of the Post-Award Agreement, including submitting a high-resolution institution logo, providing progress reports, and creating a joint press release.

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