CRC Screening Microgrants Program
The CRC Screening Microgrants Program from ASGE funds QI research to boost colonoscopy completion after abnormal stool tests in underserved US populations.
Funder: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Due Dates: October 12, 2026 (Program application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; project duration is 1 year; multiple awards available.
Summary: Supports GI healthcare teams to improve colonoscopy completion rates after abnormal stool-based tests in underserved US populations through quality improvement projects.
Key Information: ASGE membership is required at time of application; funds may not be used for facility fees.
Description
The CRC Screening Microgrants Program, offered by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), funds year-long quality improvement (QI) projects focused on increasing colonoscopy completion following abnormal stool-based tests (SBT) among medically underserved populations in the US. The program is designed to help GI healthcare teams develop, implement, and sustain systematic strategies—such as patient navigation, digital outreach, and multi-component QI frameworks—while fostering collaboration with primary care or population health teams. Emphasis is placed on building long-term institutional capacity, strengthening performance monitoring, and advancing health equity in high-need settings like safety-net hospitals and Health Professional Shortage Areas.
