Improving the lives of patients impacted by Krabbe disease and Cystic Fibrosis through research funding and disease advocacy.
The grant program is designed to support the foundation's mission by funding basic science, translational, and clinical research aimed at developing or enhancing treatments and cures for Krabbe disease and Cystic Fibrosis. It also supports programs focused on promoting the expansion of Newborn Screening for these diseases through education and awareness efforts. The foundation plans to award 3-4 investigator grants, each potentially receiving up to $125,000 annually for up to three years, focusing on projects that align with research, education, or awareness objectives. Overhead funding is limited to a maximum of 5% of the total award.