Exact Sciences has awarded $1.3 million to 23 organizations through its Funding Opportunities for Colorectal Screening Uptake Strategies (FOCUS) Program, the company announced today.

According to a release, the FOCUS program provides grant funding to community organizations, health foundations, public health organizations and advocacy groups working to increase access to colorectal screening.

“Exact Sciences is honored to support organizations that are working to expand access and availability of screening options for often-overlooked communities,” Exact Sciences Chief Medical Officer, Screening Paul Limburg said in a statement. “Although colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, more than 50,000 people die from this disease each year in the U.S. alone. We want to change that.”

Since its launch in 2022, the program has awarded more than $2.9 million to 50 organizations throughout the country.