Expanding Florida’s Cancer Research funds collaborative, multidisciplinary projects to advance cancer science, infrastructure, and clinical research in Florida, emphasizing innovation and addressing cancer disparities.
Funder: Florida Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program
Due Dates: September 2, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 21, 2026 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 for most categories (max 48 months); $100,000–$1,500,000 depending on category; indirect costs capped at 15%
Summary: Supports innovative, multidisciplinary cancer research and infrastructure development in Florida, emphasizing collaboration, informatics, and addressing disparities.
Key Information: Only Florida-based universities and established research institutes are eligible; LOI is required to apply.
This funding opportunity, administered by the Florida Department of Health’s Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program, aims to expand Florida’s cancer research capacity by supporting high-impact, collaborative projects across a wide range of cancer research areas. The program prioritizes proposals that foster multidisciplinary collaboration, enhance cancer informatics infrastructure, promote clinical trial enrollment, and address cancer disparities among Floridians. Funding is available for a variety of research categories, including discovery science, clinical trials, infrastructure, equipment, and high-risk/high-reward projects.