2027 Impact Grants - Track 2: Community Projects

2027 Impact Grants - Track 2: Community Projects

Funder: Prevent Cancer Foundation

Geographic Scope: Rural communities in the United States

Focus Areas:

Cancer prevention and early detection in rural populations

Cancer screenings and vaccinations

Addressing cancer disparities in rural America

Eligible Cancer Types:
All cancer types eligible

Background:
Cancer is one of the top five leading causes of death in rural America, and rural residents have higher cancer death rates than urban residents. The Foundation invites applications focused on cancer prevention and early detection in rural communities from organizations located in the communities they serve.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant Location: Must be located in rural communities

Organizational Budget: Annual operating budgets between $1 million and $8 million

Focus: Must focus on community impact and address specific needs and barriers for cancer prevention and early detection in rural areas

Organization Type: Must be based in the rural communities served

Award Information:

Amount: $50,000 per year for two years (total $100,000)

Duration: Two years

Project Start Date: January 15, 2027

Number of Awards: Multiple grants awarded annually

Timeline:

Application Opening: April 8, 2026

Application Deadline: May 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Decision Notification: December 4, 2026

Project Start: January 15, 2027

History:
Since 2007, the Prevent Cancer Foundation has awarded over 130 grants to outstanding projects in 38 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and American Samoa and to the Washoe Tribe.

Support:
Community grants are generously supported by the Awesome Games Done Quick community and by Barbara Allen in honor of her husband, Ray Allen.

Contact:

Email: pcf@preventcancer.org

Phone: (703) 836-4412

Address: 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 635, Alexandria, VA 22314