The mission of the Maine Cancer Foundation and John T. Gorman Foundation focuses on improving access to healthcare for Maine cancer patients by addressing and mitigating barriers to cancer care and treatment. This involves supporting efforts that facilitate transportation to healthcare facilities and lodging near these facilities for patients undergoing cancer treatment, aiming to reduce preventable disparities in health status and disease outcomes among this vulnerable population.
The Task Force Mini-Grant supports Maine's Impact Cancer Network's Task Forces in their mission to execute the objectives and strategies outlined in the Cancer Network’s Community Plan to combat cancer in Maine. These Task Forces consist of at least two different sector individuals or organizations, focusing on specific actions from the Community Plan. Their work, which may include both existing and new programs to address gaps in cancer reduction, can receive grant support up to $10,000. Funding requests are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to availability, and require prior communication with MCF.