Casper Area Chamber Of Commerce: WBCI Announces Open Grant Applications

Press release from the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce:

August 26, 2021

Are You Ready to Join the Fight?

The WBCI has a mission to provide funds that support breast cancer services across remote Wyoming; with an ultimate intent to increase survival rate and decrease late-stage diagnosis. 

The 2022 WBCI Community Grant

The Application Process

1. July 12, 2021 – Application Process Opens
   • Grants funding cycle is January – November 2022.
   • Exceptions may be made when needed. Please contact Pam or Heather to learn more.  
2. September 30, 2021 – Application Process Closes
3. November 1, 2021 – Preliminary Final Report Due. For projects awarded a grant last year AND is will be either:
   • Requesting new funds for the 2022 grant cycle, or
   • Is requesting to carry funds forward into the new 2022 Grant Cycle.
4. November & December 2021 – Applications Will Be Reviewed
5. January 2022 – Grants Will Be Announced & Funds Will Be Awarded 

Applications Will Be Considered Based On:

1. The Community’s Need for the Services
   • Why is the proposed service needed in your community? Please provide statistics, if available.
2. The Type of Evidence Based Interventions (EBIs) & Services Being Provided
   • Please review the section on EBIs and services below.
3. The Goal for Expected Outcomes.
   • You will need a way to track your services and project your expected outcomes for the grant cycle.
4. The Support of the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative
   • You will be asked to increase the recognition of WBCI in your community, 
   • You will be asked to support WBCI activities in your community.

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the 2022 Community Grant application and process please review Frequently Asked Questions & Using Evidence Based Interventions. You will find answers to commonly asked questions and more detailed information on providing Evidence Based Interventions with WBCI funding. 

The 2021 WBCI Community Grantees

WBCI is so proud to be able to fund and support The 2021 WBCI Community Grantees and the services they provide! Their incredible services are as unique as the communities they serve. 

For more information, please visit https://www.wyomingbreastcancer.org/2022communitygrants/

This press release was produced by the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.