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FUNDING: RM Partners Community Grants – apply by 9 Jul

RM Partners is launching their Community Grant Programme for 2026/2027 with short turnaround small grants for three high impact cancer awareness campaigns.

RM Partners is the NHS Cancer Alliance dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and patient experience across north west and south west London.

Their programme will award grants of up to £3,000 to local community and voluntary groups to deliver cancer awareness campaigns for:

  • Know your risk (Sep 2026): understanding key cancer prevention messaging and how to lower cancer risk
  • Tobacco cessation (Nov 2026): understanding the cancer risk associated with various tobacco products, including shisha and paan
  • Bowel screening (Apr 2027): addressing concerns around screening to encourage communities to come forward.

There’s £1,000 available per campaign, with £500 ringfenced specifically for digital activity.

Each campaign aligns with key awareness months and targets communities who may benefit most and will combine:

  • an in-person community activity or event
  • a digital awareness campaign to maximise reach and impact.

No prior experience is required to get involved – you’ll receive expert support, training, and ready-to-use materials.

At least one representative must attend a clinically led webinar in advance of each campaign date.

Priority will be give to:

  • ethnically diverse communities, including African, Caribbean, South Asian, East Asian, and others
  • communities experiencing health inequalities or facing disadvantage
  • individuals with disabilities or reduced access to services
  • areas with higher levels of need.

If you’re interested, read the RM Partners Community Grant information document here.

You can then apply via the online RM Partners Community Grant Application Form here.

You’ll need to tell them:

  • who your network/community is and how you’ll reach them
  • your ideas for engagement (in-person and digital)
  • your current communication channels.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 9 July 2026.

If you need support with your application, please email eneida.capaldi@kva.org.uk.