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

January 25, 2026 (anticipated)

Award size and duration vary; supports large-scale, multi-year cancer center operations.

Supports NCI-designated Cancer Centers in advancing integrated basic, clinical, and population-based cancer research.

This is a forecasted opportunity; the official FOA will be published at a later date.

--- ## Description This forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will invite applications for P30 Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) to support NCI-designated Cancer Centers. The CCSG program funds three types of centers: - **Comprehensive Cancer Centers:** Must demonstrate significant depth and breadth of research in basic laboratory, clinical, and prevention/control/population-based research, with strong transdisciplinary integration. - **Clinical Cancer Centers:** Focus on basic laboratory, clinical, and/or prevention/control/population-based research, or a combination thereof. - **Basic Cancer Centers:** Primarily focused on basic laboratory research. The overarching goal is to integrate all institutional cancer research capabilities into a single, transdisciplinary research enterprise. Supported centers are expected to: - Serve as major sources of discovery in cancer biology and treatment. - Develop and maintain shared resources to support research. - Collaborate with other NCI-funded programs and investigators. - Disseminate research findings for community benefit. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated Application Due Date:** January 25, 2026 (This is a forecast; the official FOA will specify the exact deadline.) --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** Varies by center type and scope; typically supports large, multi-year cancer center operations. - **Duration:** Multi-year (often 5 years), renewable. - **Note:** Specific budget details will be provided in the forthcoming FOA. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses Applicants must be or seek to become NCI-designated Cancer Centers. --- ## Application Process - This is a **forecasted opportunity**; the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will be published by NIH at a later date. - Interested institutions should monitor the [NIH Grants & Funding page](https://grants.nih.gov) for updates and the official FOA. - Applications will be submitted via the NIH electronic Research Administration (eRA) system once the FOA is released. - Detailed instructions, review criteria, and budget requirements will be provided in the published FOA. --- ## Additional Information - The CCSG program is central to the NCI’s mission to support integrated, high-impact cancer research. - Centers are expected to foster collaboration, resource sharing, and community engagement. - Clinical trials are optional under this mechanism. --- ## External Links - [NIH Home Page](https://www.nih.gov) - [NIH Grants & Funding](https://grants.nih.gov) - [NCI Cancer Centers Program](https://cancercenters.cancer.gov/) - [Forecasted Opportunity Notice (if available)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-CA-25-106.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General NIH Contact | [NIH Contact Page](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) | | Phone | 301-496-4000 | | NCI Cancer Centers | [NCI Cancer Centers Program Contact](https://cancercenters.cancer.gov/contact) |

Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

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