[Prevent Cancer Foundation](https://preventcancer.org)

May 20, 2026: Full application deadline (applications close at 5:00 p.m. ET)

$100,000 total per award ($50,000 per year for 2 years)

Supports community-driven projects focused on cancer prevention and early detection in rural U.S. communities to reduce disparities.

Applicants must be rural-based organizations with annual operating budgets between $1M–$8M.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports community projects dedicated to reducing cancer disparities in rural America, with a focus on cancer prevention and early detection. Funded by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Track 2 of the 2027 Impact Grants cycle aims to empower organizations embedded within rural communities to address unique needs and barriers faced by these populations. All cancer types are eligible, and projects should emphasize direct community impact, culturally sensitive care, and partnership with local organizations. The grant is designed to foster sustainable, community-driven solutions that can measurably reduce cancer incidence and mortality in underserved rural areas. --- ## Due Dates - May 20, 2026: Full application deadline (applications close at 5:00 p.m. ET) - Applications open: April 8, 2026 - Notification of award: December 4, 2026 - Project start date: January 15, 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - $100,000 per award, distributed over two years ($50,000 per year). - Indirect costs are capped at 15% of the total budget. - Second year payment is contingent upon a satisfactory 12-month progress report. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be located in a rural area of the United States (including tribes and territories). - "Rural" is defined using HRSA or USDA RUCC codes (4–9), but applicants may justify eligibility based on local context. - Be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, an independent project under a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, a government/public agency, or a tax-exempt tribal/fraternal/social organization. - Have an annual operating budget between $1 million and $8 million. - Demonstrate established community partnerships and processes for follow-up care after cancer screening. - Not currently receiving funding from the Prevent Cancer Foundation. - Comply with the Foundation’s tobacco policy (no current or recent tobacco industry funding). Ineligible projects include: - For-profit organizations, projects outside the U.S. or its territories, projects focused on treatment/survivorship or pediatric cancers, and those not aligned with the Foundation’s mission. - Projects promoting monthly breast/chest self-exam as a screening method, or those not adhering to national cancer screening guidelines. - Requests for more than 15% indirect costs, or those involving construction or land purchase. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/ProposalGI.asp?SectionID=6938&ProposalID=-1). - Use the [Community Grants Application Template](https://preventcancer.org/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=13528) to draft responses before submission. - Required attachments include proof of tax-exempt status, IRS Form 990 (first 1–2 pages), and optional letters of support. - Both the Project Director and Signing Official must provide e-signatures, including compliance with the tobacco policy. - Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. **Support:** - Program-specific office hours: April 22, 2026 - ProposalCentral technical assistance: April 24, 2026, and May 15, 2026 --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to projects that fill unmet needs, provide direct services (screenings, vaccinations, navigation), and serve medically underserved or historically marginalized rural populations. - Projects led by independent clinics and organizations (not owned/controlled by larger hospital systems) are especially encouraged. - Priority states include Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Vermont. - Grantees join a cohort for peer-sharing and learning, with required participation in calls/workshops. - Reporting: Progress report due January 15, 2028; final report due February 15, 2029. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application guidelines](https://preventcancer.org/education-outreach/community-grants/community-grants-community-projects/) - [Impact Grants overview](https://preventcancer.org/education-outreach/impact-grants/) - [Community Grants Guidelines and Submission Instructions (PDF)](https://preventcancer.org/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=13527) - [Community Grants Application Template (DOCX)](https://preventcancer.org/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=13528) - [Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)](https://preventcancer.org/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=13526) - [ProposalCentral application portal](https://proposalcentral.com/ProposalGI.asp?SectionID=6938&ProposalID=-1) - [Prevent Cancer Foundation contact page](https://preventcancer.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Program questions | Shelby Sih ([shelby.sih@preventcancer.org](mailto:shelby.sih@preventcancer.org)) | | Technical support (ProposalCentral) | pcsupport@altum.com
Phone: 1-800-875-2562 or 703-964-5840 |

2027 Impact Grants Track 2: Community Projects

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