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Impact Grants

Every cancer. Every community.

Our vision is a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all. To advance the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bold goal to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035, we aim to support innovative research and vital community projects dedicated to advancing cancer prevention and early detection.

2027 Impact Grants tracks:

  • Track 1: Research grant or fellowship projects
    Focused on cancers that do not have U.S. guideline-recommended screening methods for the general population.
  • Track 2: Community projects
    Focused on cancer screenings and vaccinations in rural populations from rural-based organizations.

Award amount

Grants will be awarded for two years at $50,000 per year, for a total of $100,000.

Key dates

  • Applications open: April 8, 2026
  • Applications deadline: May 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
  • Applicants notified of decisions: December 4, 2026
  • Awarded projects begin: January 15, 2027