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Social, environmental and economic disparities have left historically neglected and underrepresented communities at an increased risk of developing or dying from cancer. The Toward Health Equity Oncology Grant (THE Oncology Grant) was established to advance health equity for people impacted by cancer, with new funding announced annually on World Cancer Day.

In 2024, we announced a commitment of $5 million in grant funding to support additional health equity programs globally.

In the U.S., we are awarding a total of $3 million to two coalitions, made up of seven community partners, working to increase clinical trial access and participation in communities of color. They will provide services designed to address and overcome challenges with innovative practices and a plan for sustainability.

In Australia, Canada and Europe, we are providing a total of $2 million to 29 grassroots organizations that support people impacted by metastatic breast cancer (mBC). The grants fund projects that support:

  • Person-centered care to improve health literacy and shared decision-making
  • Organizational capacity-building to help improve disease awareness and the ability of impacted communities to provide critical support
  • Resources for caregivers to improve their ability to support people living with mBC

To date, Gilead has awarded more than $18 million in health equity-related oncology grants for programs that advance health equity for disinvested communities.

2024 THE Oncology
Grant Recipients

United States

Alameda Health System in collaboration with UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Umoja Health

Georgetown University in collaboration with Nueva Vida, The African Women's Cancer Awareness Association and The Center For Black Equity