​​Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund

​​​​​​The mission of the Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund is to reduce breast cancer incidence and mortality in Kentucky. The Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund offers community grants to support local efforts to reduce the incidence of breast cancer. Efforts target the needs and challenges specific to underserved population groups and geographic regions.

Displaying the Kentucky Breast Cancer Awareness license plate is a great way to raise awareness and show support of regular breast cancer screening and early detection. The Kentucky Breast Cancer Awareness license plate is available from your local county clerk. County clerk offices charge $44 for the license plate with $28 going to the state, $6 going to the county and $10 going to the Breast Cancer Trust Fund. 

Kentuckians can also support the trust fund by using all or a part of their Kentucky state income tax returns.

Community Grant Funding Opportunity

We are pleased to announce a funding opportunity presented by the Breast Cancer Trust Fund (BCTF) 

The BCTF will be accepting applications for FY26 funding through Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST. 

Use the following link to access the application:   FY26 BCTF Grant Application Link

All applicants must be a not-for-profit organization and may need to provide documentation.

Grant Period: FY26 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) with max funding amount set at $30,000 - special consideration given to those whose grant amount requests exceed max funding due to the inclusion of multiple cities and/or larger populations.

Each applicant must attend one mandatory virtual meeting prior to completion of this application. Registration is required.

Click on a link register for one of the mandatory meeting dates:

All times are Eastern Standard Time, EST. 

​If you have questions related to the Breast Cancer Trust Fund application process, such as what type of projects it can cover or who is eligible to apply, please contact Program Coordinator Nicole Hartman at NicoleA.Hartman@ky.gov

​​Resources​​​​

The Community Guide EBI for Breast Cancer

EBI Planning Guides

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