Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial, and Tribal Organizations
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP (HHS-CDC-NCCDPHP)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state, territorial, tribal, and select urban Indian organizations working to prevent and control cancer. Three programs are funded: breast and cervical cancer screening (Program 1), comprehensive cancer control coalitions (Program 2), and cancer registry systems (Program 3). Each program has specific eligibility rules. Applicants must be state health departments, territorial governments, federally recognized tribes, or their authorized agents. Bona fide agents must provide documentation of their arrangement with the eligible entity.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
Since 1990, CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) has been working with national organizations, state, territory, freely associated state, and tribal health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer. DCPC’s overall mission is to work toward having all people free of cancer while improving health outcomes through prevention, screening, and ongoing care for cancer survivors. DCPC supports comprehensive cancer control, a philosophical approach that brings together partners and other organizations to collectively address a community’s cancer burden in a much more impactful way than any one organization could accomplish alone. This NOFO will fund eligible applicants to facilitate collaborative planning and implementation of evidence-based cancer surveillance, prevention, and control strategies in communities that improve the provision of clinical preventive services, and cancer survivorship. Ultimately, a successful implementation of the work described in this NOFO will demonstrate that by the three programs working together through partnerships, coordination of resources and efforts, consistent communication, and community involvement, we will come that much closer to the division’s mission of “All People Free of Cancer.” This program takes a comprehensive, coordinated approach to achieve these goals. It supports breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, cancer control plan implementation by coalitions, and surveillance programs to monitor and report cancer burden.These goals will be accomplished by funding three national programs:Program 1: National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) supports clinical services for women with low incomes who do not have adequate insurance and implementation of evidence-based interventions in the clinics that serve them. Component A: Supports breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic follow-up for women with low incomes who do not have adequate insurance. Component B: (Optional) Supports implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) shown to increase breast and cervical cancer screening.Program 2: National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) supports cancer coalition efforts that use their individual and collective resources to plan and implement evidence-based strategies as described in jurisdiction-wide cancer plans.Program 3: National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) supports the implementation of a population-based central cancer registry program.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public University
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 or SF-424 (R&R) Application Form
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Proof of Bona Fide Agent status (if applicable)
- Letters of Support/Commitment from partners
- Cancer Control Plan (for Program 2)
- Data governance documentation (for Program 3)
- Documentation of low-income population served (for Program 1)
Program contact
- 👤 Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
- 📧 DP270023@cdc.gov
- 📞 770-488-5789
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.898 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$51,142,367
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$42,071,120
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$39,407,100
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$38,562,993
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$35,000,000
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$34,080,457
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$33,285,364
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$29,645,807
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$28,429,990
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$27,707,445
Top States by Funding
- IL 3 awards $81.5M
- NY 1 awards $51.1M
- CA 3 awards $50.4M
- TX 1 awards $38.6M
- AK 6 awards $36.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.898). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $222,959,190 | |
| 2025 | $221,936,205 | |
| 2026 est. | $221,936,205 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State health departments, District of Columbia, US territories, federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native organizations, and urban Indian organizations. Bona fide agents may apply on behalf of eligible entities with proper documentation.
Are there three separate funding opportunities here?
Yes. Program 1 funds breast and cervical cancer screening. Program 2 funds cancer control coalitions. Program 3 funds cancer registry systems. Each has distinct eligibility and focus areas.
What activities are supported?
Screening and diagnostic services for underinsured women, evidence-based cancer prevention interventions, coalition-led cancer control planning, and population-based cancer surveillance and registry programs.
Is matching funds required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Review the NOFO for specific match percentage and allowable match types.
What is the typical award amount?
The total funding pool is $1.26 billion across all three programs. Individual award amounts vary by program and jurisdiction size.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clarify which of the three programs aligns with your organization's mission before beginning your application.
- Document bona fide agent status thoroughly if applying as an agent rather than a direct eligible entity.
- Partner with clinical sites and community organizations early to strengthen Program 1 screening proposals.
- Develop a jurisdiction-wide cancer control plan before applying for Program 2 coalition funding.
- Ensure cancer registry staff have proper CINA training and data governance protocols for Program 3 applications.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without clarifying which program is the best fit. Bona fide agents failing to provide adequate documentation of authorization. Underestimating the match requirement or planning unclear cost-sharing arrangements.
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