About this Funding:
Macmillan Cancer Support, a UK charity that provides practical, financial and emotional assistance to people affected by cancer, has announced the launch of its Macmillan Care Grants Programme to support community-led projects that drive lasting change for people facing significant barriers to cancer care.
The programme targets three core themes:
- enhancing cultural responsiveness in cancer care,
- fostering shared decision-making between patients and clinicians,
- and improving the experience of those living with both cancer and dementia.
Eligible applicants include UK-based voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisations such as registered charities, CIOs, CICs, companies limited by guarantee, faith groups, residents’ associations and local clubs.
To qualify, organisations must demonstrate experience in tackling health inequalities or working with underserved communities, show that the project is community-led and co-designed, and be capable of delivering within one or two years.
A total of up to £1.5 million is available in this first round, with individual grants ranging from £50,000 to £150,000, for one or two year projects.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 23 January 2026.
Funding Criteria:
Eligible applicants include UK-based voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisations such as registered charities, CIOs, CICs, companies limited by guarantee, faith groups, residents’ associations and local clubs. To qualify, organisations must demonstrate experience in tackling health inequalities or working with underserved communities, show that the project is community-led and co-designed, and be capable of delivering within one or two years.
