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FAQ

When does voting for the 2014 Community Impact Project start and finish?

The voting period for the 2014 Community Impact Project has not yet been established. Please check back in November of 2013 for exact dates.

Where do I go to cast a vote in the Community Impact Project?

Why do I have to enter my email address and name to cast a vote

Email addresses are required for voting to ensure that votes are being cast by people, and not an electronic voting program.

How many times can I vote?

Voters may cast a vote one time, per program, per region. If more than one vote is submitted per program, per region from the same email address, only one vote will count.

There are four programs with over 200 organizations vying for votes across multiple regions and voters may vote for each of the four programs in every region.

Will the

STRONG Foundation share my contact information with other organizations?

No, LIVESTRONG does not share any of the contact information that we attain through the Community Impact Project.

Once I vote, why are there icons for Facebook, Twitter and email?

These icons are in place to assist voters with spreading the word via social media and email. By clicking on any of the icons you will be guided directly to Facebook, Twitter or email to help encourage your social networks to also cast a vote in support of cancer survivors.

Why does the

STRONG Foundation fund the replication of existing programs, rather than funding the development of new programs?

Since 2001 the LIVESTRONG Foundation has funded the development of more than 200 programs across the United States providing direct support to hundreds of thousands of people affected by cancer. Beginning in 2010 our Community Program evolved into a mechanism to replicate many of these programs in new communities. By replicating, rather than developing, we were able to increase our direct program support nearly tenfold in less than one year. After finding much success with the 2010 Community Impact Project, we changed our grant process to make the Community Impact Project our primary method of disseminating programs and grants.

I have a great program, but I’ve not done a formal evaluation on it yet, can I still apply?

Programs that are accepted for replication within the Community Impact Project must have evaluations and reports completed on their program prior to applying. By selecting programs that have demonstrated success we are able to ensure the programs we’re funding and replicating in new communities have already proven their ability to positively impact the cancer community. For more information on how to evaluate your program please visit our Community Toolkit.

How many programs has the

STRONG Foundation replicated?

Since 2010, LIVESTRONG has replicated nine programs in hundreds of communities in more than forty states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. For more information on these programs visit LIVESTRONG.org/Community.

Once I submit my application is it possible to change the information I submitted for review?

No, once the application is submitted, applicants cannot make any edits or revisions. Please contact Community@LIVESTRONG.org if you would like additional information considered.

How will the

STRONG Foundation decide which applications will be selected for replication through the Community Impact Project?

All applications submitted for consideration for the Community Impact Project will be reviewed internally by a team of LIVESTRONG staff. Programs selected must be evidence-based, and meet the needs and requirements of our current plans and objectives. Please note that a limited number of programs can be chosen for replication. Qualified programs not selected for replication this year may be reconsidered the following year.

What if my program is not selected for replication in 2014; when can I apply again?

The next Community Impact Project will take place in the spring of 2015. Please reapply before September 1, 2014, in the Community Impact Project section of our website to be considered for 2015.

I have a program I would like

STRONG to consider for replication funding in 2014, who should I contact?

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