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Research and Sponsored Programs
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
The Guam Cancer Trust Fund was created by the Healthy Futures Fund (P.L. 30-80) in 2010 to access financial assistance to organizations for cancer related services and the prevention of cancer. The Guam Cancer Trust Fund allows non-profit and charitable organizations, hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, local health departments to provide services for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, other services related to treatment of cancer in addition to education and outreach.
Guam Cancer Trust Fund Council Meetings
The Guam Cancer Trust Fund will hold monthly Council meeting every third Thursday of each month at 4:00p.m. Meeting location will be determined prior to meeting and updated accordingly. Due to limited spacing, if you are interested in attending please contact gctf@triton.uog.edu or Remylynn B. Yamanaka at 735-2672 to RSVP.
Council Meeting Schedule
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2019 | President's Conference Room |
| November 21, 2019 | TBD |
| December 19, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| January 16, 2020 | President's Conference Room |
| February 20, 2020 |
President's Conference Room |
| March 19, 2020 | TBD |
| April 16, 2020 | TBD |
| May 21, 2020 | TBD |
| June 18, 2020 | TBD |
| July 2, 2020 | TBD |
| July 23, 2020 | TBD |
| August 20, 2020 | TBD |
Funding History Documents
Leon Guerrero T. Rachael
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Cathy R. Castro
Chairperson
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Charlorna F. Lauron
Vice-Chair
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Rose P. Grino
Community Member
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Kavita Hemlani-Ré
Community Member
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Public Laws and Amendments
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Does the Guam Cancer Trust Fund provide assistance directly to cancer patients?
No. The Guam Cancer Trust Fund does not provide financial assistant directly to patients. The Guam Cancer Trust Fund provides assistance to qualified organizations to administer services.
Does the Guam Cancer Trust Fund regulate eligibility requirements for funded organizations?
No. Funded organizations by the Guam Cancer Trust Fund have their eligibility requirements. Interested individuals must meet organization eligibility requirements. The GCTF is not involved with eligibility requirements. For more information on eligibility please contact the organization directly.
When / how can an organization apply?
Request for proposals are announced during the 4th quarter of each of fiscal year. Request for proposals are based on availability of funds. Please check the website for announcements.
Guam Cancer Trust Fund Council Meeting
The GCTF Council will have its monthly meeting on February 20, 2020 at the President's Conference Room located at the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration (2nd Floor). For more information please contact gctf@triton.uog.edu or call 735-2672.
