PROJECT LYME
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Project Lyme is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, New York, and Arizona. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Project Lyme can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROJECT LYME'S MISSION IS TO ERADICATE THE EPIDEMIC OF LYME DISEASE AND OTHER TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES BY SPREADING AWARENESS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, FUNDING PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH, AND SUPPORTING ADVOCACY FOR SOLUTIONS TO END THE SUFFERING. SINCE 2016, PROJECT LYME HAS CHALLENGED MISINFORMATION ABOUT DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, ADVOCATED FOR PATIENTS' RIGHTS, AND BUILT A COMMUNITY FOR LYME PATIENTS AS WELL AS THEIR LOVED ONES.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION
$1.4M
86%
CREATIVE VISIONS FOUNDATION
$45K
3%
GENERATION LYME INC
$14.8K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROJECT LYME?
No. PROJECT LYME does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROJECT LYME give?
PROJECT LYME primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PROJECT LYME’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROJECT LYME fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROJECT LYME make each year?
In 2024, PROJECT LYME awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $297 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROJECT LYME fund recently?
In 2024, PROJECT LYME awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION, CREATIVE VISIONS FOUNDATION, and GENERATION LYME INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROJECT LYME?
PROJECT LYME does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.