All USA USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA); USA Compact Free Associations:The Federated States of Micronesia (USA) Marshall Islands (USA) Republic of Palau (USA) International, Israel and Canada.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis. Funding is intended for new programs and for expanding existing programs. Collaborations between two or more organizations are encouraged.
Vertex is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for the next cycle of the CF Circle of Care, a competitive grant opportunity to support innovative patient-centric initiatives for the global cystic fibrosis community.
CF Circle of Care Criteria
Vertex is committed to transforming the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis and working to improve the overall quality of life for someone living with cystic fibrosis. As an effort to focus on the diversity among individuals living with cystic fibrosis, this year’s CF Circle of Care grant cycle will focus on applications that address the following topics, with a particular focus on raising awareness of diverse patient populations:
Supporting individuals with cystic fibrosis living a fuller, more engaged life
Addressing the psycho-social challenges individuals with cystic fibrosis and their caregivers face
Improving the overall support of cystic fibrosis patient family members
Supporting individuals with cystic fibrosis taking more ownership of their healthcare, such as strategies that assist with transition, adherence and navigating new environments with cystic fibrosis
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Applications to the CF Circle of Care program will be considered from organizations globally that have a registered non-profit status within their country, including but not limited to patient advocacy organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and medical societies.
Applicant must be a registered non-profit organization with their local government.
Recipients of the previous year’s CF Circle of Care program are not eligible to apply in the current year.
Requests for new initiatives or enhancements that have already started will not be considered.
Consideration Will Not Be Given to Proposals that:
• Include timelines that are outside of the scope of the project
• Applications that are submitted after the submission deadline
• Are requested by an applicant and/or collaborating organization(s) that have not successfully reconciled prior Vertex-supported grants in a timely manner
• Identify the project as collaborative, but do not identify other organizations outside of the applicant’s own organization
• Identify as clinical research, pilot studies, or applications focused on clinical outcomes
• Mentions or promotes a Vertex product or line of business, or the initiative is used to directly influence or advance Vertex’s commercial or marketing interests
• Request funds to support standard of care or treatment guidelines
• Request support for an activity where Vertex receives any tangible benefits in return for the funding (i.e. conference sponsorship with associated levels of support)
• Provide funding for co-pay assistance or cover out of pocket costs for medical care or related items, including transportation and lodging in connection with the provision of medical care
• Focus on healthcare providers rather than patients and caregivers
• Include budget line items that are not directly related to the proposed initiative, including institutional overhead, capital campaigns, building funds, or operating expenses (e.g. salaries, benefits, furniture, office equipment, rent, or utilities)
• Support specific individuals or personal travel
• Include Housing or travel
• Will be held in resorts or other lavish venues or locations
• Support entertainment or recreation, including spa or resort activities
• Are Advocacy or lobbying activities directed towards specific legislation
Pre-Application Information
Submission deadline: All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. ET on November 9th, 2022.
If the initiative exceeds the maximum amount, the organization must cover the remaining expenses from other sources. The funding amounts will be based on conversion rates at the time of the payment.
Organizations may submit multiple requests, but an organization can only win one award per cycle.
Additional Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$500,000
Estimated Size of Grant
The maximum grant amount for any individual initiative is $50,000 USD or the equivalent in local currency per award. The maximum grant amount for any collaborative initiative is $100,000 USD or the equivalent in local currency per award.
Term of Contract
Requested Initiative must be completed within 12 months of the start date.
