ICB Gloucestershire Communities Against Cancer Grant Programme

The ICB Gloucestershire Communities Against Cancer Grant Programme has been established to deliver a two-year pilot project aimed at enhancing awareness, access, and trust in cancer screening services by collaborating with community-based organisations. The Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Cancer Team, in partnership with Gloucestershire Community Foundation, seeks to improve early cancer diagnosis in underserved communities across Gloucestershire. This collaborative programme focuses on reducing health inequalities by working with charitable, voluntary, community and faith organisations to reach underserved populations including asylum seekers, refugees, migrants, travellers, sex workers, LGBTQ+, veterans, farmers, and those experiencing homelessness. The programme aims to increase cancer screening uptake, ensure earlier diagnosis, and reduce health disparities through culturally competent communication and sustainable partnerships. Funding of £75,000 per year for two years will be available across three rounds during 2025 and 2026, awarding grants of between £2,500 and £15,000 (including potential two-year grants where suitable). The programme will support activities such as sharing information about cancer screening services, opening conversations about screening, delivering information regarding cancer risk factors and symptoms, and training staff and volunteers to encourage clients to attend medical and screening appointments. Applications may be submitted as partnerships between more than one organisation but must have a lead applicant responsible for receipt of the grant. The programme uses a two-stage application process starting with an online Expression of Interest form, followed by a full application by invitation.