Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
The Florida Cancer Innovation Fund supports rapid, collaborative cancer research projects in Florida, focusing on clinical trials, prevention, drug repurposing, and scalable interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application Period 1) | November 2026 (Application Period 2) | January 2027 (Application Period 3)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per project, 12-month duration; ~$60 million total program funding (annual cycle).
Summary: Supports rapid, collaborative, and innovative cancer research and treatment models to drive breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes in Florida.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, administered by the Florida Department of Health under the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, is a state-funded initiative designed to accelerate high-impact, innovative cancer research and treatment models across Florida. The fund emphasizes rapid-cycle, one-year projects that deliver immediate, measurable improvements in cancer care, with a focus on clinical trials, nutrition-based prevention, generic drug repurposing, and scalable interventions. The program aims to foster collaboration among Florida-based oncologists, researchers, and cancer facilities, breaking down silos and enhancing the state's competitiveness for extramural cancer research funding.
