The Edwards Lifesciences Fund
Mission:
The Edwards Lifesciences Fund shall support advancements in knowledge and improvements in quality of life, focusing primarily upon cardiovascular disease and the communities where our employees live and work.
Guidelines:
Each Edwards Lifesciences Fund grant must meet the criteria of one of the two grant categories. Before submitting an application for a grant, organizations must determine which grant category best applies to their program/project.
Strategic Grants:
Programs or projects funded in this category of giving must a) expand awareness of cardiovascular disease, its prevention and treatment and/or b) enhance support and access to care for under-served cardiovascular patients. Additional consideration will be given to programs and projects that support research and education to increase expertise and innovation in treating cardiovascular disease or establish trusted partnerships to further leverage impact.
Community Grants:
Programs or projects funded in this category of giving must at a minimum provide opportunities for Edwards employee involvement through volunteerism and/or contributions, or provide a significant opportunity to strengthen the community and improve the quality of life as a result of Edwards’ involvement. Additional consideration will be given to programs or projects that establish trusted partnerships to further leverage impact.
All applicants must demonstrate 501(c)(3) tax status.
2007 Grant Deadline:
The application deadline for the 2007 grant was July 31, 2007. All applicants will be notified if their application was approved or not by October 31, 2007.
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