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Find similar grantsCancer Prevention in Maine Grant is sponsored by Maine Cancer Foundation. Supports evidence-based interventions to reduce cancer risk in Maine, focusing on areas like alcohol use, environmental factors, HPV vaccinations, obesity prevention, sun safety, and tobacco use.
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Maine Cancer Foundation leads a state-wide effort to promote and support the most promising and effective cancer-fighting programs available to the people of Maine through a combination of grant-based financial support and coalition building. Cancer rates in Maine are significantly higher than the national average and the worst in New England.
Not only is cancer a leading cause of death in Maine, 1 in 3 individuals will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. There has been some progress: cancer rates have declined nearly 13% from an all-time high in 2000, but Maine continues to lag behind improvements seen in other states. Our grantmaking is currently directed towards programs that: We know that the best way to beat cancer is to prevent it from occurring at all.
MCF supports statewide prevention efforts, focusing on reducing smoking, healthy lifestyles, and preventative care. Increase Early Detection & Screening We know that finding cancer early, when it is most treatable and beatable, saves lives. MCF supports programs that improve and increase early detection and screening efforts.
We believe that everyone deserves access to the best possible care, regardless of income or geography. MCF supports efforts to ensure the availability of the best treatments for all Mainers. Health equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.
Achieving this requires focused and ongoing efforts to address historical and contemporary injustices; overcome economic, social, and other obstacles to health and healthcare; and eliminate preventable health disparities. Maine Cancer Foundation is committed to addressing health inequities, ensuring all Mainers have equitable access to critical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment resources.
Proposals that address social determinants of health will be prioritized. Grants Awarded Since 2015 Each year, Maine Cancer Foundation evaluates the outcomes and effectiveness of our grantmaking by collecting data from our grantee partners. In partnership with Market Decisions Research, grantees report on their grant outcomes, which are then combined and analyzed.
The following evaluation is a "point in time" report that summarizes the impact awarded MCF grants, from 2015-2024, have had across Maine. 2025 Maine Cancer Foundation Grantmaking Evaluation LET'S FIGHT CANCER TOGETHER Get the Latest News & Updates from MCF.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Maine with 501(c)(3) status. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Cancer Prevention in Maine Grant is funded by Maine Cancer Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH). This interagency program supports high-risk, high-reward advances in AI and data science for biomedical and public health research. Projects must cross disciplinary boundaries.