This planning grant provides seed funding to develop or strengthen partnerships that lead to subsequent cancer research grants. The program supports partnership work that responds to needs from the Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment or jointly identifies community‑driven needs through planning efforts. It explicitly notes that community partners may include community organizations, research advocates, or MCCAN hospitals. This cycle has a defined application deadline and expected start date.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Intended for partnership planning involving Markey Cancer Center efforts and community partners (community organizations, research advocates, or MCCAN hospitals are listed as examples).
Funding Details:
- $10,000 award amount.
Deadline:
- Application due: February 27, 2026.
- Expected start date: May 1, 2026.
Where to go for further information:
- Application-related questions: caree.mcafee@uky.edu.
- Program contact: Jennifer Hiers — jennifer.hiers@uky.edu.
- Program details.