Welcome to the Oncology Nursing Society Foundation!

The ONS Foundation, nationally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and the “giving arm” of the Oncology Nursing Society, the largest professional oncology association in the world. Since 1981, the ONS Foundation has provided more than $20 million to fund local and national oncology nursing education, research, and leadership opportunities.  In partnership with the oncology nurses we serve, the ONS Foundation has impacted the lives of countless patients with cancer, their caregivers, and their families.

The fall 2009 issue of the ONS Foundation News is now online! Read the full issue.
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Pay tribute to someone special in your life by making a charitable contribution to support Oncology Nursing. 

In honor of the 35th Anniversary of ONS, give now a gift of $35 or more, to support the future of cancer care by supporting the mission of the ONS Foundation supporting oncology nursing education and scholarships, research, and leadership development.

A special note will be sent on your behalf, and you will be listed on our special donor wall.  You will also receive an attractive commemorative pin as well as the satisfaction that you are supporting cancer care. 

Chapter Grants

$1,000 grants to ONS Chapters seeking financial support for a research, education or leadership projects. All ONS Chapters are eligible to apply for funding, regardless of previous funding.  Note:  Only one application per Chapter will be accepted per funding cycle. The 2010 Chapter Grant application is due June 15, 2010.

2009 ONS Chapter Grant Winners

California East Bay
Carolina Blue Ridge
Columbia Basin
Metro Omaha
New Orleans Oncology Nurses (NOON)
New York Capital District
New York State Southern Tier
Pennsylvania Capital Region
San Diego
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

ONS Foundation Upcoming Funding Opportunities!

Deadlines:

February 1, 2010 – Academic Scholarships
April 15, 2010 – Collaboration Grant

Apply for available funding from the ONS Foundation.

The ONS Foundation is a charitable organization and relies on donor support from ONS members, corporate supporters, public foundations, and individual donors to raise awareness and funds to support oncology nurses in their professional aspirations. See a complete listing of our donors.

Make a cumulative annual gift of $100 or more to enjoy exclusive ONS Foundation Circle benefits such as: invitations to special events, special recognition benefits, and so much more. Learn more about individual giving or get details on our Valued Chapter Giving Tier to recognize ONS Chapters.

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