How to Apply for Funding

GeMS - Online Grants Management System

GeMS is the online grants management system.  In order to apply for a community grant for the 2016-2017 grant cycle from the Siouxland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® you will need to submit the application through this online system.  GeMS will allow grant applicants to complete their applications, Affiliates to complete the review process, and grantees to submit progress and final reports online.

GeMS User Roles

GeMS Applicant Training PowerPoint 

GeMS Applicant User Guide

On-line Grants e-Management System (GeMS):  https://affiliategrants.komen.org

• Institutions must be US non-profit organizations located in or providing services to one or more of the following locations:
   o Woodbury County, Iowa
   o Plymouth County, Iowa
   o Sioux County, Iowa
   o Lyon County, Iowa
   o Union County, South Dakota
   o Dakota County, Nebraska
   o Thurston County, Nebraska

• Applications will be accepted for any breast health or breast cancer screening, treatment, education, or support project in the listed counties. However, projects that specifically address the objectives outlined in the 2015 Komen Siouxland Community Profile will be given priority. All requests for science research funding should be directed to the Komen Foundation’s Award and Research Grant Program. More information on research funding is available at www.komen.org/grants

• Applicants must ensure that all past and current Komen-funded grants or awards are up-to-date and in compliance with Komen requirements.  Project must be specific to breast health and/or breast cancer.