About this grant
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for P30 Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) to support NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. CCSGs support three types of Cancer Centers: 1) Comprehensive Cancer Centers, which demonstrate reasonable depth and breadth of research activities in each of three major areas: basic laboratory; clinical; and prevention, control and population-based research, and which have substantial transdisciplinary research that bridges these scientific areas; and 2) Clinical Cancer Centers, which are primarily focused on basic laboratory; clinical; and prevention, cancer control, and population-based research; or some combination of these areas, and 3) Basic Cancer Centers, which focus on basic laboratory research. The purpose of all types of NCI-Designated Cancer Centers is to capitalize on all institutional cancer research capabilities, integrating meritorious research into a single transdisciplinary research enterprise across all institutional boundaries. Cancer Centers supported through this NOFO are expected to serve as major sources of discovery of the nature of cancer and of development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and therapy; to contribute significantly to the development of Shared Resources that support research; to collaborate and coordinate their research efforts with other NCI-funded programs and investigators; and to disseminate research findings for the benefit of the community.
Who can apply
Other Eligible ApplicantsU.S. Territory or Possession;
What it funds
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Office of Cancer Centers, National Cancer Institute (NCI) · ncicenters-r@mail.nih.gov · 240-276-5600
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Mostly repeat grantees: only 8% of awards go to new applicants. Apply with a strong track record or a partner who has won before. Based on 52 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $4,637,432. Expect about 170 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Eligible applicants: State governments; Small businesses; Others (see eligibility text); Independent school districts; Public & state-controlled colleges; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; Private colleges & universities; Federally recognized tribal governments; Public & Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; County governments; For-profit organizations. Other Eligible ApplicantsU.S. Territory or Possession;
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Jan 25, 2027. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
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