About This Grant:
IMPACT Melanoma's Sun Safe ME program will deliver evidence-based prevention education and provide sun protective strategies to communities across Maine, especially in high-risk and underserved counties. Sun Safe ME initiative will work with community partners in need of portable shade structures, sunscreen dispensers, SPF clothing and public education Our goal is to reduce harmful UV exposure for residents and visitors creating healthier outdoor environments and advancing equitable skin cancer prevention statewide for a sun safe ME.
To learn more about Impact Melanoma, please visit: https://impactmelanoma.org/
MAINE CANCER FOUNDATION GRANTS TO THIS ORGANIZATION:
| Year | Grant Title | Category | Amount | Grant Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun Safe ME | Prevention, Sun Safety | $80,000 | Impact Melanoma |
| 2020 | Reducing the Burden of Skin Cancer for Maine Residents | Prevention, Sun Safety | $20,000 | Impact Melanoma |
| 2018 | Practice Safe Skin - Maine | Prevention, Sun Safety | $78,543 | Impact Melanoma |
| 2022 | Sun Safety in Maine | Prevention, Sun Safety | $120,000 | Impact Melanoma |
| 2021 | Sunscreen at Maine State Parks | Prevention, Sun Safety | 53,900 | Impact Melanoma |