Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative
This grant funds innovative, collaborative research to advance cures and improve outcomes for children with cancer in Florida, emphasizing clinical trials, discovery science, and health impact.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (LOI) | February 2027 (LOI) | January 2027 (Full Application) | March 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $900,000 (multicenter clinical trials, 48 months); most awards $100,000–$600,000 (6–48 months); indirect costs capped at 15% of direct costs.
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance cures and improve outcomes for children with cancer in Florida, with a focus on expanding research capacity and clinical trial enrollment.
Key Information: Florida-based universities and research institutes only; LOI required before full application.
Description
The Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative, administered by the Florida Department of Health, funds research projects that aim to find cures, improve treatment, and reduce the burden of pediatric cancer, especially in Florida. The program supports a broad range of research—from fundamental discovery science to clinical trials, infrastructure, and technology transfer—with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and measurable health impact. Projects must clearly demonstrate relevance to pediatric cancer and align with the initiative’s goals of expanding research capacity, increasing pediatric enrollment in clinical trials, and addressing health disparities.
