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Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund
Funding for cancer prevention and screening initiatives
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2022
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1 million to support cancer prevention and screening initiatives in Alberta. It funds research, education, public policy development, and social marketing projects.
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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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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
- Cancer research on prevention, early detection, and screening
- Research or proof-of-concept projects to improve screening practices
- Education and social marketing initiatives
- Public policy development related to cancer prevention and screening
- Indigenous-led cancer prevention and screening initiatives
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form
- Full application package
- Project budget
- Curriculum vitae for the project team
- Letters of support from partners
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions
- Incorporated provincial non-profit community organizations
- Provincial health agencies and health service providers
- Municipalities
- Eligible Indigenous organizations and communities in Alberta
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- 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
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first pre-screened through the Expression of Interest stage.
- Eligible proposals are reviewed by an expert panel and PPHS leadership.
- Short-listed applications go to ministerial approval based on committee recommendations.
- Final decisions are communicated to applicants after the review process.
Additional information
- Projects are reviewed in three stages, including an Expression of Interest and a full application.
- Approved projects must follow the reporting requirements set out in the grant agreement.
- Recipients are expected to acknowledge Government of Alberta support in public communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund?
This program provides up to $1 million to support cancer prevention and screening initiatives in Alberta. It funds research, education, public policy development, and social marketing projects.
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:
Alberta-based legal entity
Cancer prevention or screening focus
Eligible public, non-profit, municipal, or Indigenous applicant
What expenses are eligible under Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Program Fund?
Cancer research on prevention, early detection, and screening
Research or proof-of-concept projects to improve screening practices
Education and social marketing initiatives
Public policy development related to cancer prevention and screening
Indigenous-led cancer prevention and screening initiatives
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.
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 Researchers And Facilities