Apply to be a Catalyst State

The 2025-2026 application process for the Catalyst State-by-State Advocacy Program is open from August 19, 2024 – September 20, 2024. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of colorectal cancer policy change in your state!

The Catalyst Program Fight CRC supports grassroots activities and coalition-building at the state level that will lead to legislative and policy changes to advance colorectal cancer screening. We aim to foster a community of colorectal cancer champions across states to troubleshoot challenges and share best practices.

Complete Catalyst Application

Program Goals

The Catalyst Program supports policy efforts that may range from passing legislation at the state level to working with major payors or employers in the state to provide coverage for screening. This can include:

Removing patient out-of-pocket costs for follow-up colonoscopies following a positive non-invasive colorectal cancer screening exam
Securing state funding for colorectal cancer screening

Increasing access to colorectal cancer screening for the un- and underinsured
Get creative! Additional “big P” or “small p” policies to increase access to colorectal cancer screening may be considered

Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4)), universities, coalitions, and state governments. Applicants not able to directly lobby within a state must identify a partner that is able to lobby. For-profit entities may be involved in the project, but will not be eligible for grant funding.

Eligible

Development of state-specific resources
Public relations and social media outreach
State lobbyist retention
State policy analysis
State lobby day, briefings, coalition meetings
Organizing visits with key lawmakers or regulators
Dedicated staff time necessary for program implementation and, reporting

Not Eligible

Direct screening or patient services
Navigation programs
Capital or endowment campaigns
Individual scholarships
Pay indirect or overhead costs (i.e. office space, administrative fees, IT and/or EMR-related expenses, institution overhead, etc.)

Grant Benefits

In addition to grant funding, grant recipients will receive the following at no cost to the grant recipient:

Assistance with action planning from a nationally-recognized facilitator at a kick-off meeting to produce a required Action Plan.
Technical support and materials throughout the two-year grant period. This will include but is not limited to:
- Resources for adaptation, action alerts, communications and social media support
- Monthly or bi-monthly calls to discuss efforts, share successes and address issues
- Access to additional expert advice and coaching on issues identified in their state

Application Requirements

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt. Please respond to that email with the following:

Detailed proposed budget
Bios, headshots, and titles for all key personnel working on this project

Letters of support (minimum 3)
List of Board of Directors or Advisory Council, if applicable

All application requirements are due by 11:59 PM EST on 09/20/2024