Community Grant Program

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality through prevention and early detection initiatives. The Foundation’s Community Grants program supports organizations that deliver education, screenings, and vaccinations to medically underserved populations across the United States. As part of its broader strategic goal to reduce cancer deaths by 40 percent by 2035, the Foundation has launched the 2027 Impact Grants cycle, which includes Track 2: Community Projects. This track specifically targets cancer disparities in rural communities, where mortality rates are significantly higher than in urban areas. The purpose of Track 2: Community Projects is to fund initiatives that increase access to cancer prevention and early detection services in rural populations. The grant supports projects addressing all cancer types, with a strong emphasis on education, screening, and navigation services that help individuals access and utilize healthcare systems effectively. Funded activities may include community outreach, culturally tailored education, screening facilitation, vaccination efforts, and patient navigation services. The Foundation prioritizes programs that demonstrate measurable impact and address barriers faced by underserved populations. Funding is structured as a two-year award, providing 50000 dollars per year for a total of 100000 dollars. These funds are intended to support program implementation, staffing such as patient navigators or community health workers, outreach activities, and other direct costs associated with improving cancer prevention and early detection. While specific restrictions are not detailed, the emphasis on community-based interventions suggests funds should be used for programmatic activities rather than capital expenditures or unrelated organizational costs. No cost-sharing or matching requirement is specified in the available information. Eligibility is limited to organizations that are located within and serve rural communities. This implies that applicants must demonstrate a direct connection to the populations they aim to serve and an understanding of local health disparities. While the exact organizational types are not explicitly listed, the examples of prior grantees suggest that nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations are typical applicants. Projects must be designed to address cancer prevention or early detection and must be implemented within the applicant’s community. The application process for this funding opportunity is conducted within a defined submission window. Applications open on April 8, 2026, and close on May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Applicants are required to prepare and submit a complete proposal within this timeframe. While specific application components are not detailed in the source material, typical submissions likely include program descriptions, implementation plans, budgets, and organizational information. There is no mention of a pre-application requirement such as a letter of intent. Applications will be reviewed by the Foundation, and funding decisions will be communicated on December 4, 2026. Successful applicants will begin their projects on January 15, 2027, marking the start of the two-year performance period. This structured timeline indicates a competitive review process and a clearly defined schedule for award implementation. The program appears to be part of a recurring grant cycle, although explicit confirmation of annual recurrence is not provided. For additional information, applicants are encouraged to contact the Prevent Cancer Foundation directly via email at pcf@preventcancer.org or by phone at (703) 836-4412. The Foundation’s headquarters is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Organizations interested in applying should review all available materials and ensure alignment with the program’s focus on rural cancer prevention and early detection.