Support ACGT
Your support can make a difference in the progress of gene therapy research.
ACGT raises and distributes funds for scientific research into the causes, treatment and prevention of all types of cancer, utilizing cells and genes as medicines. We invite your help in this noble effort.
Donate
We depend on the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations to fund our research programs. Any donation is welcome. Print our mail-in form and send a check or money order made payable to ACGT. Or, use our convenient online donation form. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Volunteer
If you are interested in helping create awareness of ACGT, bringing in new relationships or assisting with fundraising, please call Grace Pedersen at: (203) 358-8000, ext.495.
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Or you can contribute through one of many donor advised funds including the American Express Giving Express Program, New York Community Trust, Fidelity Gift Program or hundreds of others. ACGT will gladly provide its tax-identification number to any of these programs.
Why ACGT is unique
- ACGT is the only public charity in the nation dedicated exclusively to cancer gene therapy research.
- 100% of funds raised by ACGT goes directly to research, as separate funding covers all administrative expenses.
- A rigorous grant review by a Scientific Advisory Council ensures that the most promising projects are rewarded.
- Projects are capitalized at unusually high award levels to facilitate meaningful results.
- Professional oversight ensures that funds are directed to meet goals and that methods employed meet the highest standards.
- ACGT has a unique relationship with research institutions whereby ACGT recovers monies from any advancement that is directly attributable to the ACGT awarded research, which will be used for further research.
- Donors have the option to invest in the type of research and/or cancer of most interest.
The ACGT grants program encourages the best scientific minds to pursue cancer gene therapy research through two funds:
- Fund for Advancement awards 3-5 year grants of up to $1 million to Investigators to stimulate the progression towards human trials and medical practice
- Fund for Discovery awards 3-year grants for up to $500,000 to Young Investigators [tenure track assistant professors] seeking new methodologies.
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