[Hope Foundation](https://thehopefoundation.org)

April 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Biennial awards; budget must follow NIH salary cap and indirect cost rates (IDC capped at 25%).

Supports VA Medical Centers in launching or expanding participation in oncology clinical trials via a collaborative Storefront model.

Program funds are awarded every 2 years; next cycle anticipated Spring 2026.

--- ## Description The VA Storefront Support Program provides funding to Veterans Health Administration Medical Centers aiming to initiate or enhance their involvement in oncology clinical trials within the NCTN and NCORP networks. The Storefront model enables several VA Medical Centers to form a coordinated consortium, sharing administrative infrastructure, expertise, and participant accruals under a central hub. The program’s goal is to increase veterans’ access to and engagement in cancer clinical trials by supporting collaborative infrastructure and organizational development. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Awards are made every two years. - Budgets must comply with NIH annual salary limitation (salary cap). - Indirect costs (IDC) are limited to 25%. - Total award size is determined by the proposed budget; budget template and justification are required. - Funding covers personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, and other project-related expenses. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be Veterans Health Administration (VA) Medical Centers. - Preference is given to VA Medical Centers seeking to join or expand participation in NCTN and NCORP oncology clinical trials through the Storefront consortium model. - Storefronts must consist of multiple VA Medical Centers coordinated by a central hub. - Each participating site must identify a Principal Investigator (PI) and Lead ORP (Oncology Research Professional). - All sites must meet regulatory, credentialing, and operational requirements for clinical trial participation. --- ## Application Process - Full application is required by the anticipated April 2026 deadline. - Applicants must submit a detailed budget using the [Hope Foundation Budget Template](https://thehopefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hope-Grant-Budget-Template_2023FF.pdf). - Review the Storefront RFA and program requirements when the application period opens. - The central hub is responsible for coordinating administrative, regulatory, and operational aspects for all consortium sites. - Applications should describe how the Storefront model will enhance trial participation, infrastructure, and accrual across sites. --- ## Additional Information - Storefront awards support both the establishment of new consortia and the enhancement of existing Storefronts. - All participant enrollments across spoke sites count toward the Storefront’s total accrual. - Storefronts may become eligible for a voting seat on the SWOG Board of Governors after meeting specific accrual targets. - The program is biennial; if you miss this cycle, the next opportunity is expected two years later. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: VA Storefront Support Program](https://thehopefoundation.org/funding-opportunities/va-integration-support-program) - [Storefront RFA (latest version)](https://thehopefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VA-Storefront-RFA-2024.pdf) - [Storefront Hub & Spoke Site Responsibilities Visual](https://thehopefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Storefront-Visual-2025.pdf) - [Hope Grant Budget Template (PDF)](https://thehopefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hope-Grant-Budget-Template_2023FF.pdf) - [Hope Foundation Contact Page](https://thehopefoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact Method | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Hope Foundation Main Office| (734) 492-0277 | | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://thehopefoundation.org/contact/) | | Program Updates | [Join Email List](https://thehopefoundation.org/funding-opportunities/va-integration-support-program) |

VA Storefront Support Program

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