N.Y. Public Health Law § 2406-a: Grants to community-based organizations

§ 2406-a. Grants to community-based organizations. 1. The commissioner

shall make grants within any such amount as may be appropriated

specifically for community-based organizations for the provision of

counseling, education and outreach programs for persons diagnosed with

breast cancer.

2. For the purposes of this section, "community-based organizations"

shall mean grass roots, free-standing organizations in which breast

cancer survivors hold significant decision-making responsibility, and

which offer a broad range of breast cancer education and support

services free of charge.

3. The commissioner shall provide notice and opportunity for

community-based organizations to submit applications to provide

post-diagnosis breast cancer counseling, education and outreach

programs. Such applications shall be on forms established by the

commissioner.