Research Grants

SFA Grant Policy

SFA Funded Grants

$55,000 is required for a named request for research proposal. Out of each $50,000 grant awarded, the SFA uses only $5,000 to cover the administrative expenses and direct costs of initiating a request for proposals (RFP). Named research grants can be funded by raising $55,000 or by raising $30,000, whereby the SFA will match the remaining amount or combine two fundraising groups to produce one grant.

Each research proposal is reviewed by SFA’s Medical Advisory Board, which recommends funding for the highest scored proposals. After the grant is awarded, SFA monitors the progress of the research, requiring an annual report to SFA’s Medical Advisory Committee.

It is not possible for donors to signify how they want their donations spent (e.g., on a genetic test rather than development of a treatment or a specific sarcoma subtype). The grant selection process is unbiased and independent; awards are based solely on scientific merit. Only the best research projects will be funded.

Programs & Resources

Information on sarcoma subtypes, treatments, clinical trials, and other important resources for sarcoma patients and families.

Information on the Sarcoma Patient Registry. If you are diagnosed with sarcoma, please consider joining the Registry.

Information on applying for a sarcoma research grant, current research funded by the SFA, and past research grants.