2024 AVAHO Foundation Special Project Grant Application

The AVAHO Foundation will consider funding grants to AVAHO members who have maintained a minimun one year active membership. The grant purpose aims to assist with implentation of projects that will improve care for Veterans living with a diagnosis of cancer. Projects will only be considered if submitter is an employee of the VA and has written facility support of project implementation. Funding is subject to the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors based on need, but most will range between $5,000 and $10,000.

Applications will be reviewed by the AVAHO Foundation Board and consideration will be prioritized based on:

* Innovation

* Practicality of project and facilities ability to sustain project

* Relevace/Impact to Veterans living with a cancer diagnosis

* Projects is not considered research and does not require IRB approval, as defined in the VHA Handbook definition of "research"

Before applying we strongly recommend you contact us to discuss your project. Please email Julie Lawson at julie@avaho.org to arange a call.

Project Proposal Title *

VA Facility of Employment

Proposed Implementation date * +

Project Description *

Project Design *

How will this effect Veteran oncology care *

Upload Facility Support of Project Implementation

Attach any supporting documentation.

Funding requested *

Upload Budget

Member information

First Name *

Last Name *

Degree/Credentials *

AVAHO Member for at least 1 year *

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no

Employment Position/Title *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Non VA Email Address *

Grant Commitment

I understanding by accepting Special Project Funding I agree to: *

Provide AVAHO with interview and/or article describing the project and effects on the Veteran within 30 days of funding for use on website and published in a weekly update

Agrees to submit a abstract to the 2025 Annual Meeting discussing project outcomes

Signature: *

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Date * +