Enhancing Psychosocial Support for Cancer Survivors
Purpose
The Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Cancer Program has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase support networks that offer group psychosocial support to help survivors express and manage disease-related emotions, increase social support, enhance relationships with family and physicians and improve symptom control. Priority consideration will be given to projects that reach underserved populations such as rural and frontier communities. This funding opportunity aligns with Goal 6: Improve resources for cancer survivors of the Wyoming Cancer Plan.
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Available Funding
• $25,000 is available for the FY25 Survivorship Funding Announcement.
• Funding for a deliverable-based budget will be awarded based on applications received.
• Please note that funds cannot be spent on food, beverages, or equipment. Equipment is defined as tangible, non-expendable personal property (including exempt property) that has a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit.
Timeline and Reporting
• Work must be completed by June 29, 2025
• Final report due by 5 p.m. MST on October 1, 2025, must include:
o Updates on project objectives.
o Number of cancer survivors and/or caregivers impacted by the project.
o Sustainable changes that resulted from the project.
o Other significant outcomes to date.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include but are not limited to:
• Non-profit organizations
• Community organizations
• Healthcare organizations
• Local public health organizations
How to Apply
Complete and email the application below to wdh.cancerservices@wyo.gov.