Shade Structure Program


Program Information

The American Academy of Dermatology's Shade Structure Program awards grants in the amount of $8,000 each for the purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas. The AAD also provides a permanent sign to be displayed near the shade structure that promotes the importance of sun safety. The AAD receives support for this program from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company.

Click here for the 2010 Shade Structure Program application.

Eligible Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the Academy's Shade Structure Program. If you have questions about the Shade Structure Program, please e-mail shadestructure@aad.org.