Apply now for Anna Lalor Burdick Program (United States)

The Anna Lalor Burdick Program, offered by The Lalor Foundation, provides grants to organizations that promote reproductive health education and access for women. The program focuses on innovative projects that broaden women’s reproductive choices. Applications for concept papers are due on May 1 and November 1. The Anna Lalor Burdick Program aims to empower women through access to reproductive health care, contraception, and pregnancy termination information. It supports projects that address the challenges faced by disadvantaged women, such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to comprehensive sex education. The program prioritizes new initiatives or innovative expansions of successful projects, especially those capable of being replicated and sustained economically. Grants range from $10,000 to $35,000, with most awards falling between $15,000 and $25,000. Funding is typically for one year, with potential for follow-up work based on project success. The program does not support general operations, ongoing programs, or existing staff positions. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, not classified as private foundations under section 509(a). While projects can be implemented outside the U.S., the applicant organization must be domiciled in the United States.

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Ineligible activities include exclusive focus on HIV/HPV prevention, one-time supply costs, maternal health, and abstinence-only or biased information programs. This opportunity addresses the critical need for reproductive freedom and options for women, particularly those disadvantaged by socio-economic and geographic factors. By funding innovative and sustainable projects, the Anna Lalor Burdick Program helps organizations deliver impactful reproductive health education and services. Eligible organizations are encouraged to review the official guidelines and prepare their concept papers well in advance of the deadlines. For detailed instructions and to access the application portal, visit the Lalor Foundation website.