See, Test & Treat grant program – Sep 1

Posted by College of American Pathologists Foundation on July 25, 2023

College of American Pathologists Foundation invites applications for See, Test & Treat grant program

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation aims to improve people’s health by developing tomorrow’s pathology leaders by awarding grants for advanced training, research, and education and mobilizing pathologists to expand health equity in medically underserved communities within the United States and globally.

To that end, the foundation invites applications for the See, Test & Treat program, a free, pathologist-led cancer screening and health education program that brings the power of diagnostic medicine to medically underserved populations to address health disparities by reducing barriers to care for medically underserved people through healthcare system partnerships; empowering prevention by delivering dignified cervical and breast cancer screenings, with a focus on health education; and linking patients and their families to a medical home and resources within their own communities.

Through the program, in a single day, culturally appropriate program, women receive a pelvic and clinical breast exam, a Pap test with same-day results, a screening mammogram with same-day or prompt results, connection to follow-up care, interpretive services, impactful health education, and translated educational materials to take home.

Every See, Test & Treat project must provide free cervical and breast cancer screenings for medically underserved populations (MUPs) or populations living in medically underserved areas (MUAs) as defined by the Health Resources and Services Administration; same-day results for cervical cancer screenings; results same-day (preferable) or within one week for breast cancer screenings; culturally, linguistically appropriate health education for your target communities; and connection to care for any individual in need of follow-up services or treatment, regardless of health insurance status.

In addition, applicants must have the following in place before applying for a grant: the ability to screen at least 50 women per program; the ability to support the four core components; a committed pathologist leader who is also a member of CAP (the pathologist leader must be part of the on-site healthcare team providing services at the See, Test & Treat program).

New and repeat applicants are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to support eligible program expenses for one year. Multiyear funding provides up to $50,000 over three years. This funding option involves a shared financial commitment in which the hosting institution assumes an annual funding reduction of up to 10 percent. One to two multiyear funding slots will be available in 2024.

To be eligible, applicants must be CAP members in partnership with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to support programs in the U.S. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, or national origin.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the College of American Pathologists Foundation website.

Deadline: September 1, 2023