Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundation Charitable Support is a grant from the Genentech Patient Foundation that funds independent charitable foundations providing co-pay assistance to patients who cannot afford out-of-pocket costs for medications. The program is part of Genentech's broader commitment to expanding access to healthcare and reducing disparities in medicine.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) organizations with a current, favorable OIG opinion for their co-payment assistance program. Requests are submitted through Genentech's Funding Request System (gFRS), with the portal accepting rolling submissions throughout the year.

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Click here to learn more. Funding Request System Resources Contact Corporate Giving and Grants At Genentech, we invest in bold ideas and innovative solutions that address disparities in science and medicine to advance a more inclusive healthcare system. We focus on efforts that expand access to the scientific and medical workforce, advance health impact, and help our communities thrive.

We also further advance excellence in medicine and healthcare through our grants for independent medical education. There are multiple ways to apply for funding. Before you submit an application, we encourage you to explore the following materials to learn more about our opportunities for funding, eligibility requirements and considerations, and the process for submitting a proposal within our Funding Request System (gFRS).

Invitation-Only & Limited Rolling Grants Aligned With Our Giving Priorities We extend invitations for funding throughout the year. We also review and award a targeted number of rolling submissions that are aligned to the strategic focus areas of our grantmaking. Learn about our focus areas Requests for Proposals (RFP) We actively solicit proposals to meet specific objectives.

Learn more about our RFPs For information about requests for Independent Medical Education grants, please visit us here . For information about requests for Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundation Charitable Support, please visit us here . *Please note that our Funding Request System works best in Chrome and Safari What to know and materials to gather before you apply.

Your organization must be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt, public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and be located in the United States (or have W8-BEN status if not located in the United States); or be a US governmental organization (such as public schools, public colleges and universities, public hospitals and federally recognized Indian tribal governments).

Grant requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program/event start date.

You’ll need the following materials to submit your application: W-9 Form (Please note you will need the most current version of IRS form , signed within one year of application submission) Detailed / Itemized Budget Details for Preferred Payment Method (Electronic vs Check) Identification of Authorized Letter of Agreement (LOA) Signer (Please note this person must be authorized to sign a contract on behalf of the organization) Your organization must not be: A political or sectarian organization An individual, group practice, or private physician office Owned in whole or in part by a physician or a group of physicians A charitable foundation of a small group practice (less than 50 physicians) An organization with a written policy to discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender expression and/or identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected status is ineligible for funding.

Funding may not be used for: The purpose of developing clinical practice guidelines, e.g., statements that include recommendations intended to help practitioners make appropriate health care decisions for specific clinical conditions Religious purpose, capital campaigns, capital infrastructure projects Promotion of a Genentech or Roche product or to influence formulary decisions The 25% limit on indirect administrative overhead costs does not apply to general organizational support grants.

Please review our full policy here. Students / fellows / scholars that have been identified or selected prior to the funding decision. Genentech typically only funds programs, projects, and events that are US-based.

Learn more about funding through our parent company, Roche, for projects outside of the U.S. For community-focused programs, additional consideration is given to requests based in areas where Genentech has a presence (South San Francisco, Vacaville, and Oceanside, CA as well as Hillsboro and Portland, OR). Additional restrictions may apply where applicable.

Funding Process – What to Expect * *Please note the funding process for RFPs may include additional steps. 1. Review Online Resources Click here for video tutorials, one-page tip sheets, and FAQs on how to use the funding request system.

2. Submit Application via our Funding Request System (gFRS) You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. Your request will be reviewed for alignment to strategic focus areas and compliance to Genentech's policies 4.

If Additional Information is Needed If we need more information to make a decision, you will receive a Request for Information (RFI), or hear from a team member directly. You will be able to track the status of an application and will receive an email communication regarding the final decision. If approved, your organization will need to enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Genentech in order to receive funds.

*Please note that our Funding Request System works best in Chrome and Safari For requests for support outside of the United States, please visit: https://www. roche. com/about/sustainability/philanthropy/criteria-requests Funding Request System closed February 14-27 We’re upgrading the Genentech Funding Request System (gFRS).

Beginning Monday, February 28th , requests will be submitted through the new system. gFRS will be closed between February 14 and February 27 during the transition from the old system to the new one. We developed the new funding request system with a focus on customer experience.

The updated system is designed to make the application process simpler, faster, and easier to track, and it incorporates applicant feedback from our 2020 survey. For an overview of what’s changing, view our FAQs . Please wait until February 28th to submit a new application, unless you plan to request a contribution for an event or program with a start date prior to April 28 .

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