The Alberta government is opening applications for the next round of its Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) grant, offering provincial projects up to $1 million each to boost early detection and target gaps in patient care.
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The initiative focuses on expanding healthcare access for underserved populations, including youth, rural and remote towns, and First Nations and Métis communities, where limited screening options often lead to later-stage diagnoses.
“Cancer affects almost every family in Alberta, with about one in two Albertans expected to develop cancer in their lifetime,” Justin Wright, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, said in a news release Thursday. “Early screening and diagnosis saves lives, improves outcomes and gives Albertans more time with their loved ones.”
Since its launch in 2022, the CRSP grant program has distributed $12.6 million to support 18 projects across the province. To qualify, proposals must focus on improving screening practices, preventing cancer-related illnesses, or developing better care pathways. Projects will also be evaluated on their ability to be scaled provincewide.
Eligible applicants include Alberta-based post-secondary institutions, non-profit organizations, health agencies, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. Previous recipients are also permitted to re-apply.
Applications for the current funding round are open until July 24. Submissions will be evaluated by a national panel of cancer experts, healthcare leaders, and patients.
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