The Grant Process

The Foundation accepts grant requests from qualifying cancer organizations each year. The application deadline for the 2027 grant cycle is Friday, October 30, 2026.

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   Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 (for the 2027 grant cycle).

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   Qualifying cancer organizations include organizations that address cancer in Kentucky.

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   The Foundation funds grants throughout Kentucky, not only Central Kentucky.

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   Applicants complete the grant application, please see Grants & Programs home page to access the Grant Application.

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   The grant committee reviews each submitted grant application during the months of September and October.

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   The Foundation’s Medical Advisory Board reviews all research grant applications submitted during this time. A written report is provided to the Foundation by the Board.

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   The grant committee presents the funding recommendations to the full board for approval.

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   Grant acceptance and decline letters are sent during the month of November.

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   Grant recipients are required to accept their check at the Foundation’s Grant Awards Ceremony, usually held in November.