Grant opportunity · Maryland Department of Health

Maryland Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening and Treatment (CPEST) Program

Award amount varies

About this opportunity

The Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment (CPEST) Program provides and administers grants to local health departments and academic centers to reduce cancer mortality and cancer disparities in Maryland. Funded through the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund (CRF), the program coordinates statewide public health initiatives targeting seven cancers: lung and bronchus, colorectal, breast, cervical, prostate, skin (melanoma), and oral cancers. Grants fund prevention, education, screening, diagnostics, and treatment services for uninsured and underinsured low-income individuals. The program aims to reduce mortality and morbidity rates for cancer and tobacco-related diseases across all Maryland jurisdictions.

Who may apply

government, non-profit, higher education institution

Deadline

See program details

Browse grant details for free. Check the official program requirements before applying.