The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Vascular Care for the Underserved (VC4U) project grants until Aug. 1.
The VC4U Project Grants help to address disparities in vascular care across the United States, providing $20,000 in funding for innovative, one-year projects.
This application cycle specifically supports projects dedicated to advancing women’s vascular health, encouraging bold, creative approaches to advance equity and outcomes in the field.
The SVS Foundation is proud to offer this award in partnership with the SVS Women’s Section. This initiative aims to address disparities in vascular care with a focus this year on advancing women’s vascular health in underserved communities. The initiative supports efforts to improve early detection, expand research inclusion and develop gender-specific interventions for vascular disease.
“Too often, women—especially those in underserved communities—are left out of the vascular health conversation,” said Audra Duncan, MD, chair of the SVS Women’s Section. “The VC4U grants are a powerful step toward changing that narrative.”
Ideal proposals will define the target underserved population, identify disparities in care and propose actionable, scalable solutions. Applications are open to SVS Active Members, Early Active Members and Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) Active Members.
Learn more at vascular.org/VC4U.
