[National Institutes of Health (NIH)](https://www.nih.gov/)

September 25, 2028 (final receipt date for this cycle)

No specified ceiling or floor; awards typically support large-scale, multi-year cancer center operations.

Supports NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in advancing cancer research, shared resources, and collaborative programs.

--- ## Description This opportunity invites applications for P30 Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) to support NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. These grants fund three types of centers: - **Comprehensive Cancer Centers:** Demonstrate depth and breadth in basic laboratory, clinical, and prevention/control/population-based research, with substantial transdisciplinary activities. - **Clinical Cancer Centers:** Focus on basic laboratory, clinical, and/or prevention, cancer control, and population-based research. - **Basic Cancer Centers:** Focus primarily on basic laboratory research. The aim is to integrate institutional cancer research capabilities, foster discovery, and develop effective prevention, diagnosis, and therapy approaches. Centers are expected to develop shared resources, collaborate with other NCI-funded programs, and disseminate research findings for community benefit. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** September 25, 2028 --- ## Funding Amount - No explicit award ceiling or floor is provided. - Awards typically support large-scale, multi-year operations for cancer centers. - Funding is determined based on the scope and scale of the proposed center and its research activities. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Others as detailed in the funding announcement **Specific to this NOFO:** - **New (Type 1) applications:** Must have a cancer-focused NIH funding base of $10,000,000 (Clinical Cancer Centers) or $6,000,000 (Basic Cancer Centers) in annual direct costs. - **Renewal (Type 2) applications:** Must have at least $10,000,000 in annual direct costs of peer-reviewed, cancer-related funding. - Consortium centers may combine the funding base of all participating institutions, but only if previously evaluated and approved by NCI. - Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and components are not eligible. - Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. [See full list of eligible peer-reviewed funding mechanisms and organizations.](https://cancercenters.cancer.gov/sites/default/files/PeerReviewFundingOrganizations.pdf) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360918). - Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and ensure all eligibility and funding base requirements are met. - Contact the NCI Office of Cancer Centers for assistance in determining your institution’s funding base if needed. - Prepare all required documentation and submit by the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Cost sharing or matching is **not required**. - New (Type 1) applicants cannot request evaluation for comprehensiveness status. - Centers are expected to contribute to and utilize shared resources, collaborate across programs, and disseminate findings broadly. --- ## External Links - [Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360918) - [NCI Office of Cancer Centers](https://cancercenters.cancer.gov/) - [Eligible Peer-Reviewed Funding Organizations (PDF)](https://cancercenters.cancer.gov/sites/default/files/PeerReviewFundingOrganizations.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------| | Office of Cancer Centers, NCI | [ncicenters-r@mail.nih.gov](mailto:ncicenters-r@mail.nih.gov) | General inquiries and eligibility assistance |

Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

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