Promoting Cancer Surveillance Workforce, Education, and Data Use
This grant supports training, partnerships, and tools to strengthen the cancer registry workforce and improve the quality and use of cancer surveillance data.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $2,900,000; 1 award expected; award ceiling/floor not specified
Summary: Supports educational activities, workforce development, partnerships, and data quality initiatives to strengthen cancer surveillance and registry capacity.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details are projected and subject to change.
Description
This funding opportunity will support the implementation of educational activities to enhance the cancer registry workforce, foster collaborations with cancer partners, and develop tools to improve data quality and completeness. The goal is to expand the capacity of cancer registrars, improve recruitment and retention, and promote the use of cancer surveillance data. These efforts aim to strengthen the ability of National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) registries to comply with federal requirements and submit timely, accurate, and comprehensive cancer data.
