Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
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 Bruce San Nicolas at 735-2672 to RSVP.
Council Meeting Schedule
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2019 | President's Conference Room |
| November 21, 2019 | TBD |
| December 19, 2019 | TBD |
| January 16, 2020 | TBD |
| February 20, 2020 | TBD |
| 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 |
Leon Guerrero T. Rachael
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Cathy R. Castro
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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.
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR FY2020
The Guam Cancer Trust Fund Council, pursuant to PL 30-80 as amended, announces the availability of funds for the prevention, treatment and support of cancer patients. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations duly incorporated in the island of Guam. Services may include but are not limited to: off-island transportation and temporary housing during active cancer treatment; local transportation to and from cancer treatment centers/clinics; consumable supplies for cancer care; provision of special dietary needs or food assistance during active treatment; medications required for symptom control; and education and outreach.
DEADLINE
The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs located at Dean’s Circle House #27. Interested applicants may get more information by contacting Bruce San Nicolas at 735-2672 or email gctf@triton.uog.edu.
