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Rare As One Network is sponsored by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Rare As One Network provides funding, training, community mentorship, and capacity-building services to patient-led rare disease organizations.
The goal is to accelerate research and drive progress in the fight against rare diseases by helping organizations strengthen their scientific capacities, assemble collaborative research networks, convene their disease community, and develop a patient-prioritized research agenda. The current Cycle 3 focuses on channelopathies, ciliopathies, and inborn errors of metabolism.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Patient-led rare disease advocacy organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or equivalent, with an annual budget of less than $5 million USD averaged over a two-year period. Organizations must be freestanding and self-governed and dedicated to accelerating research towards treatments and cures for a community of patients. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (initial grants around $450,000 over two years). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rare As One Network is funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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