Anna Lalor Burdick (ALB) Program

Important Notes

Note: As of March 5, this program is Open Until Filled. The first eligible Expression of Interest (EOI) received will be awarded the nomination spot.

Funding Interests

Due to the increase in restrictions for women living in places where the right to choose has been or threatens to be abolished, the Anna Lalor Burdick Program is focusing our efforts on supporting organizations that value reproductive rights and help women gain access to contraception and abortions.

The Anna Lalor Burdick (ALB) Program supports programs that offer sexual and reproductive health education to women. It is interested in programs serving women who are disadvantaged by poverty, discrimination, geographic isolation, lack of comprehensive sex education, hostile public policy, or other factors leading to inadequate sexual and reproductive health.

The ALB Program is particularly interested in supporting new programs or initiatives, or innovations in successful programs. Programs at new or small organizations, including those with a grassroots base, that are capable of delivering excellent services will also be considered.

The ALB Program typically does not support general operations, ongoing programs, or existing staff positions.

Programs should

• have a comprehensive approach to SRH education that includes unbiased information on all options
• include novel ideas or innovative methods of delivering information
• define clear goals and intended outcomes as well as a feasible plan to assess impact and success
• be exemplars for replication if successful
• be economically sustainable if successful

Programs that incorporate advocacy or policy change, consistent with IRS 501(c)(3) status, are of particular interest.

Programs that focus exclusively on the following are generally not considered:

• HIV/HPV/sexually transmitted disease prevention
• one-time direct supply costs (e.g. distribution of menstrual products, LARCs, or contraception)
• menstrual health or hygiene
• maternal health, infant health, or postpartum issues
• advocacy on behalf of teen parents

However, programs that incorporate these issues as part of a comprehensive strategy for enhancing women’s reproductive freedom and options will be reviewed, on a case-by-case basis.

This announcement provides only opportunity highlights. Please carefully review the program guidelines and the sponsor's website for any requirements and expectations related to eligibility, PI and Co-PI limits, budget, collaboration, priority research areas, letter of intent requirements, and review criteria before submitting to this internal competition.