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Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Funding for cancer prevention and screening initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: July 10, 2026Latest change: The CRSP Program Fund now shows a specific EOI deadline of July 24, 2026 at 4 pm MDT and new email submission instructions with a required subject line.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 10, 2026
Latest change: The CRSP Program Fund now shows a specific EOI deadline of July 24, 2026 at 4 pm MDT and new email submission instructions with a required subject line.
CRSP EOI deadline and submission steps updated
The CRSP Program Fund page now shows a specific EOI deadline of July 24, 2026 at 4 pm MDT instead of the earlier Spring 2026 opening language. The How to apply section also now instructs applicants to email the completed EOI to cancergrants@gov.ab.ca with the subject line CRSP 2026-27 Grant EOI: [Title of Project]. The supporting program guidelines publication was also updated to June 1, 2026, and the Indigenous stream guidelines were updated to June 1, 2026. The contact email remains cancergrants@gov.ab.ca, but the contact branch name on the main page now reads System Value and Innovation Branch.
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
July 24, 2026
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
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
- Expression of Interest form
- Full application package
- Project budget
- Curriculum vitae for the project team
- Letters of support from partners
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions
- Incorporated provincial non-profit community organizations
- Provincial Health Agencies, Provincial Health Corporations, health services delivery organizations, or other health services providers
- Métis settlements and First Nations communities and organizations
- 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
- Review the program guidelines carefully before preparing your submission.
- Follow the directions on the form to submit your completed Expression of Interest (EOI) to Primary and Preventative Health Services at cancergrants@gov.ab.ca, using the subject line CRSP 2026-27 Grant EOI: [Title of Project].
- EOIs deemed eligible will be invited to fill in the full application.
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.
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:
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
Incorporated provincial non-profit community organizations must be in good standing and operating for at least one year
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 or by phone at none.
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.
Is the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund is a Grant and Funding