Community Research Collaboration Awards
Forecasted
The Community Research Collaboration Awards fund community-driven breast cancer research partnerships in California, integrating scientific and lived experience to address key health questions.
Funder: California Breast Cancer Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (CRC Pilot full application) | March 2028 (CRC Full full application)
Funding Amounts: CRC Pilot: up to $200,000 (18 months) | CRC Full: up to $600,000 (3 years) | Indirect costs allowed per institutional policy
Summary: Supports collaborative, community-driven breast cancer research partnerships between California-based organizations and academic researchers.
Description
The Community Research Collaboration (CRC) Awards, administered by the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP), are designed to foster authentic partnerships between California community organizations and academic researchers. These awards support projects that address critical breast cancer questions relevant to California communities, integrating lived experience with scientific expertise to advance public health and reduce the burden of breast cancer. CRC funding is available for both early-stage pilot projects and well-developed full research projects, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and collaborative decision-making throughout the research process.
