The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia is one of 16 community organizations throughout the state to be awarded grants through the Georgia Access, Care, Treatment and Services Breast Cancer Grant Program.

Georgia health officials say they’re trying to improve breast cancer services for the state’s uninsured population with a total of $1.1 million to the groups.

The grant program is funded through the sale and renewal of the breast cancer license tag. It aims to expand breast cancer education, screening, access and outreach and to treat those without health insurance.

The grant amounts range from $35,000 to $50,000 for screening projects and up to $200,000 for treatment projects.

The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, based in Albany, will receive $50,000.

The Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education Inc. administers the grant program.