National Cancer Institute Research – Research Projects

CFDA 93.CA1 Active Grant Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$2.75B FY2026
$2.86B
FY24
$3.12B
FY25
$2.75B
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 FY2025 total awards to be made was 964.
FY2026 FY2026 estimated total awards to be made is 4,347

Program Objective

To support and advance research that improves the prevention, screening, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of cancer, with the overarching goal of improving public health.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

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

Beneficiaries

  • Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)

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 support and advance research that improves the prevention, screening, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of cancer, with the overarching goal of improving public health.

Mission Categories

Primary: General Health and Medical

Other categories:
Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)Research and DevelopmentSocial SciencesBiology

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 Dr., 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 07:29:08.