Impact Grants

Impact Grants provide guidance and funding to individuals or nonprofits that actively work with and empower the cystic fibrosis community.

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Impact Grants provide up to $10,000 of funding per year for up to two years to individuals or nonprofit organizations for programs that empower people with CF or their families.
Whether you are still developing your idea or already running an established program, Impact Grants can help you move your vision forward.
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What are Impact Grants?

Impact Grants provide up to $10,000 of funding per year, for up to two years, to individuals or nonprofit organizations for programs that actively work with and empower people with CF or their families. CF community members have unique insights into how they can best support their peers. The CF Foundation can help to bring those ideas into reality through Impact Grants.

"One of the things we will take away from this moving forward is the support of the CF Foundation, not just monetarily but in terms of the people who have come to encourage us and the resources we have received. The continued relationship is our foundation’s greatest asset." — Ashley Ballou-Bonnema, Founder and Executive Director of Breathe Bravely

With more than $1.3 million of funding awarded to 50 community-driven projects since its launch in 2016, Impact Grants reflect the Foundation's commitment to not only cure cystic fibrosis, but also to help people with CF live full lives. Impact Grants support a wide range of programs, from physical wellness to creative activities to personal and professional growth opportunities. No matter their focus, all programs include an element of active participation from CF community members.

“The creation of the CF Senior Saturday Meet and Greet program serves as a testament to the transformative influence of peer engagement. Facilitating connections, communication, and collaboration reveals the blueprint for meaningful change.” — Kristina Robinson, from The Power of Meaningfully Connecting With Your Peers

2025 Impact Grant Recipients

We are thrilled to celebrate 10 years of Impact Grants by introducing our 2025 recipients — an inspiring and diverse group of projects dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and soul of the cystic fibrosis community:

Read more about our 2025 Impact Grant recipients!

In addition to the four new grants, two 2024 Impact Grants were renewed for 2025:

65 Roses Art Club
Practical Skills for Healthy Eating for Children With CF

Community Support Grants

The Foundation also offers Community Support Grants, which provide additional support to previous Impact Grant recipients who continue to innovate how they engage and empower people with CF and their families. All programs are evaluated by members of the CF community and are committed to demonstrating a high standard of service as they work to scale their reach and impact.

For additional information on Impact Grants or Community Support Grants, email impact@cff.org.

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