The American Academy of Dermatology's shade structure grant program awards grants up to $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 (at a cost of $550) to be displayed near the shade structure. The AAD receives support for this program through its members.

Eligible applicants

To be considered for future grants, applicants must:

• Be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization or public school that primarily serves children between 4-18 years of age.
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to sun safety and skin cancer awareness by having a sun safety/skin cancer awareness program in place for at least one year prior to application.
• Be recommended by an AAD member dermatologist. Locate an AAD member dermatologist by using the Find a Dermatologist tool.

Thank you for your interest in the Academy's Shade Structure Grant Program. If you have questions about the program, email shadestructure@aad.org.