1. State Cancer Plan Implementation

2. Overview of State Cancer Plan
Utah Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Control Plan (State Cancer Plan)
UCAN and the Utah Comprehensive Cancer Control Program revise the plan every five years.
The Plan provides direction for those involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of cancer control efforts.
Four UCAN Priorities (Cancer Screening, Physical Activity & Nutrition, Skin Cancer, Survivorship & Quality of Life)
Each UCAN Priority area includes a set of evidence-based goals, strategies, and action steps.
The State Cancer Plan will be implemented through a project-based approach

3. What These Projects Are Not
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are for a one time event to support an organization
Do not implement the State Cancer Plan
Mini-grants
These are mostly for Local Health Departments
Not meant to implement the State Cancer Plan
RGA $20,000 grants
These are bigger projects that reach requirements of Utah Cancer Control Program grants.
Because of the source of funding, there are several restrictions and do not allow for a lot of flexibility

4. What These Projects Are
Process by which the coalition comes together to implement the State Cancer Plan.
Up to $1,000 is available to facilitate the project (support activities outlined in the project)
Projects are 6-12 months in length
Implement projects (4-5 per year) in the four UCAN Priorities
Members can propose projects, lead projects, and participate in multiple projects as they see fit.

5. Steps of Process
Come up with a project idea that addresses one of the goals/strategies of the State Cancer Plan
Determine relevant partners (both UCAN organizations and outside organizations)
Complete and submit application
Download application on the UCAN website:
Wait for approval from Executive Committee
Meet with project team and come up with a work plan that outlines activities
Work with Evaluation Subcommittee of Executive Committee to develop an evaluation plan
Hold monthly meetings with project team

6. Purpose of UCAN UCAN’s Vision:
Every Utahn will have the opportunity for evidence-based cancer prevention, state-of-the-art detection and treatment, and the highest possible quality of life provided through goals and strategies contained in the comprehensive cancer prevention and control plan.