Applications for Charitable Contributions, Educational Grants and Independent Research Grants

• Supporting the education of HCPs involved in diagnostic imaging;
• Supporting the communities in which Carestream operates;
• Supporting Third Parties with a charitable mission related to individual or community health or health-related education;
• Responding to natural disasters;
• Supporting healthcare research; or
• Such other similar purpose as may be approved by the Grants and Charitable Contributions Committee from time to time.

Compliance with law, industry standards and company procedures
The Corporate Grants and Charitable Contributions Committee (the “Committee) has exclusive and independent approval authority over all Applications for Charitable Contributions, Educational Grants, and Independent Research Grants that are fundable and have passed a compliance check. No Grants or Charitable Contributions may be issued using Company funds without advance written approval from the Committee in accordance with Company procedures. No other Carestream personnel or third party is authorized to offer, promise or issue Charitable Contributions, Educational Grants, or Independent Research Grants on Carestream’s behalf without the Committee’s express authorization.

Approval Authority and Oversight
The Corporate Grants and Charitable Contributions Committee (the “Committee) has exclusive and independent approval authority over all Applications that are fundable and have passed a compliance check for Charitable Contributions, Educational Grants, and Independent Research Grants. No Grants or Charitable Contributions may be issued using Company funds without advance written approval from the Committee in accordance with Company procedures. No other Carestream personnel or third party is authorized to offer, promise or issue Charitable Contributions, Educational Grants, or Independent Research Grants on Carestream’s behalf without the Committee’s express authorization.

Charitable Contributions

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Impermissible Uses: Charitable Contributions
Charitable Contributions are not permitted for:

• Non-charitable purposes;
• Raffles, courtesy advertising, or trips;
• Charitable fundraising primarily involving a social event, such as athletic events (golf tournaments, softball games, bicycle rides, runs and walks), cocktail parties, galas, and auctions;
• Consulting or other services or goods provided to Carestream;
• Carestream promotional activities or events; or
• Conference advertising, Company displays or booth space.

Educational Grants

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Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for Educational Grants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• The applicant is an individual or entity qualified to engage in and/or fund the proposed educational activities such as an academic institution, medical or professional association, medical education company, community health center, conference organizer, patient association or advocacy group.
• The applicant certifies and provides documentation evidencing that the educational program for which they seek funding is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Medical Association (AMA), other relevant independent educational standards organization, or applicant is otherwise deemed by the Committee qualified to perform the proposed educational activity.

Impermissible Uses: Educational Grants
Educational Grants may not be used to pay for:

• Expenses of family or friends or other associates of educational conference attendees or faculty members;
• Consulting or other services or goods provided to Carestream;
• HCP’s or other conference speakers selected by Carestream; or 
• Advertising, displays, or booth space by or for Carestream in connection with the conference.

Note: Although these types of expenditures do not qualify as Educational Grants, they may qualify as acceptable expenditures pursuant to a service agreement or Sponsorship. Refer to the Sales and Marketing Codes of Conduct for further guidance.  

Independent Research Grants

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Minimum Qualifications
The applicant must be a bona fide researcher qualified to perform the proposed research in a timely, competent and lawful manner.

Impermissible Uses: Independent Research Grants
Independent Research Grants shall not be used to pay for:

• Company-initiated or directed research; or
• Consulting or other services or goods provided to Carestream.  

Please submit the appropriate Application to WW-Grants-Charity@carestream.com.  Please include any questions and/or comments in the body of the email. A reply will be sent via email acknowledging receipt of Application.