National Cancer Institute Research – Research Centers

CFDA 93.CA2 Active Grant Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$338.7M FY2026
$606.4M
FY24
$607.1M
FY25
$338.7M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 72 Centers
55 SPORE
90 Specialized Centers
8 Planning/Other Centers
225 Total Centers
FY2026 61 Centers 46 SPORE 76 Specialized Centers 7 Planning/Other Centers 190 Total Centers

Program Objective

To provide an organizational focus and stimulus for the highest quality cancer research that promotes interdisciplinary cancer research aimed at the ultimate goal of reducing cancer incidence, mortality and morbidity.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization
  • Local
  • State
  • Tribal
  • International Organization
  • Territorial

How to Apply

Award Procedure

All applications are evaluated by scientific authorities for scientific and technical merit. Applications must also be reviewed by the National Cancer Advisory Board. All competitive applications compete for available funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit, program relevance, and program balance, consistent with NCI and NIH priorities and strategic plans.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: > 180 Days
  • Renewal interval: > 180 Days
  • Appeal: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance

Description

To provide an organizational focus and stimulus for the highest quality cancer research that promotes interdisciplinary cancer research aimed at the ultimate goal of reducing cancer incidence, mortality and morbidity.

Mission Categories

Primary: General Health and Medical

Other categories:
BiologyResearch and Development

Required Documentation

The application must meet eligibility requirements stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The SF424 (R&R} application package must be completed using NIH instructions and NOFO-specific guidance. See the NIH Grants Policy Statement for further guidance on the applicability of cost principals (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm).

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Scott Chen, PhD
240-276-6038
9609 Medical Center Drive, RM 7W406, Rockville, MD 20850
Paul Gallourakis
240-276-6437
9609 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-09. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:29:05.