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Macmillan Funding and Grants

Macmillan funding and grants help community groups, system partners and Macmillan professionals across the UK to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Funding information

We offer funding for:

  • Cancer self-help and support groups which run community-based activities.
  • System partners to undertake system change that supports bringing cancer care and support closer to home.
  • Macmillan Professionals seeking education, development, and wellbeing support.
  • Healthcare Professionals who can apply for their Professionals to use the Macmillan name in their role to enhance cancer care.
  • Individuals living with cancer who live in specific postcodes and meet the criteria for financial need.

Whether you're supporting people in your community, working within cancer services, or in need of individual support, this funding can help ensure everyone gets the best care there is to offer, whoever and wherever they are. 

What we cannot fund: 

  • Interventions that do not align with Macmillan Cancer Support’s charitable objectives  
  • Funding to support oversea interventions 
  • Political campaigning and/or affiliations  
  • Private businesses/organisations 
  • Grant recipients with outstanding monitoring requirements for a previous grant, such as an Evaluation Form

How to apply

Before applying, please read the guidance to make sure the funding is right for you. There are different types of funding available which each have their own purposes. All applicants must meet Macmillan’s general eligibility criteria to be considered for funding. Some grant programmes have additional eligibility criteria. You can find the guidance on each grant page.

If you have any questions, our regional Macmillan Intervention Leads are here to help.

Together, we can do whatever it takes to help everyone living with cancer get the support they need right now and transform cancer care for the future.

 

General eligibility criteria

Grant categories

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Community grants and funding
Funding and non-financial support for community-led organisations. 
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Macmillan Membership offer
Grants and membership offers for Macmillan Professionals and Macmillan Affiliates
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Neighbourhood Health grants and funding
Supporting Neighbourhood Health initiatives to create support that is connected, personal and closer to home. 
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Grants for individuals
One-off payments for people with cancer in specific local authority areas who meet the eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer

All applications for the grants, funding or memberships (described above) are subject to review and approval.  These grants, funding or memberships will be subject to the Macmillan terms and conditions which apply to that particular grant, funding, or membership. Even if you meet the eligibility criteria and pass an eligibility quiz, it does not automatically mean that your application will be successful. Previous approval of a grant, funding or membership award does not guarantee any future application will be successful.