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Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Funding for cancer prevention and screening initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: September 30, 2026Latest change: The CRSP Indigenous Stream publications page now points to a September 2026 guidelines PDF, and the June 2026 version is marked superseded.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 30, 2026
Latest change: The CRSP Indigenous Stream publications page now points to a September 2026 guidelines PDF, and the June 2026 version is marked superseded.
Updated CRSP Indigenous Stream guidelines
The CRSP Indigenous Stream program guidelines page now lists a September 24, 2026 edition as the current resource and marks the June 2026 PDF as superseded. The publication page also now provides direct links to the new PDF and its resource-information page, so applicants should use the September 2026 version for the latest program guidance.
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Primary and Preventative Health Services Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program supports principal investigators at eligible institutions in Alberta with projects that advance cancer prevention, early detection, and screening. Approved projects may receive up to $1 million for up to three years through a merit-based process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Project-based applications, including implementation and evaluation projects
- Research-based applications
- Research and proof-of-concept initiatives that promote improvements to cancer screening practices
- Health promotion and prevention research with improved cancer-related outcomes, early detection, chronic diseases, and the development, implementation and/or evaluation of care pathways
Documents Needed
- Project Budget
- Acknowledgements, Representations and Declaration
- Signatures of designated representatives
- Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) of the research/project team
- Letters of Support from project partners identified in 3vii.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legal entities located in the Province of Alberta
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions, incorporated provincial non-profit community organizations, Provincial Health Agencies, Provincial Health Corporations, health services delivery organizations, other health services providers, Métis settlements and First Nations communities and organizations, and municipalities (cities, towns, villages etc.)
Who is not eligible
- Private sector applicants
Eligible expenses
- Compensation for project staff directly involved in the work
- Travel and subsistence related to project activities
- Equipment, supplies, and computers used primarily for the project
- Project-related services and other direct project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major infrastructure costs
- Ongoing operational funding for existing programs
- Discretionary severance and separation packages
- Commuting, passport, and immigration fees
- Alcohol, staff awards, patenting, and personal-benefit expenses
Selection criteria
- Research and projects focused on primary and secondary prevention will be given priority
- Considerations for exceptions may be possible for proposals that consider other aspects of cancer, including tertiary prevention, survivorship, treatment, and rehabilitation
How to apply
- Read the guidelines.
- Submit the completed packages, including attachments all in one PDF, to PPHS at cancergrants@gov.ab.ca.
- Submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) by July 24, 2026 at 4 PM MDT.
- EOIs deemed eligible will be invited to fill in the full application.
- All applications must be submitted by 4 PM MST on November 6, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- PPHS will use the Expression of Interest to pre-screen proposals in consideration of priorities, alignment and eligibility
- PPHS will provide recommendations and feedback where feasible
- Proposals related to Indigenous-specific cancer initiatives will undergo evaluation by an Indigenous research expert and the Cancer Expert Review Panel
Additional information
- Applicants with an established or contractual relationship with for-profit or private entities must disclose this at the time of application
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund Program
What is the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund?
The Primary and Preventative Health Services Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) Funding Program supports principal investigators at eligible institutions in Alberta with projects that advance cancer prevention, early detection, and screening. Approved projects may receive up to $1 million for up to three years through a merit-based process.
How much funding can be received?
Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund program?
To be eligible for the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund program, you must:
Eligible applicants must be legal entities located in the Province of Alberta, including incorporated provincial non-profit community organizations in good standing for at least one year
The project must be led by a principal investigator at an eligible institution in Alberta
The proposal must identify and address a gap in cancer prevention and screening
What expenses are eligible under Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund?
Project-based applications, including implementation and evaluation projects
Research-based applications
Research and proof-of-concept initiatives that promote improvements to cancer screening practices
Health promotion and prevention research with improved cancer-related outcomes, early detection, chronic diseases, and the development, implementation and/or evaluation of care pathways
Who can I contact for more information about the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund?
You can contact Government of Alberta Health, Research and Innovation Branch by email at cancergrants@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund available?
The Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund program is available the province of Alberta.