About This Grant:
AKHSS will develop and conduct a needs assessment to better understand cancer screening rates for adults in the immigrant, refugee, asylum seeker, and BIPOC communities. Cancer screenings to be included: breast, cervical, colorectal, lung. Data gathered from this needs assessment will inform future grant applications that address cancer screenings among the immigrant, refugee, asylum seeker, and BIPOC communities in Maine.
To learn more about AK Health and Social services, visit: www.akhss.org
MAINE CANCER FOUNDATION GRANTS TO THIS ORGANIZATION:
| Year | Grant Title | Category | Amount | Grant Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Evidence Based Intervention to Increase Cancer Screening Rates in Androscoggin County | Screening | $80,000 | AK Health and Social Services |
| 2022 | Cancer Screening Needs Assessment For Immigrants in Lewiston and Auburn | Screening | $15,000 | AK Health and Social Services |