Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial, and Tribal Organizations
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state, territorial, tribal, and freely associated state health agencies working on cancer prevention and control. Applicants must have capacity to implement evidence-based cancer surveillance, screening, prevention, and survivor care programs. Organizations must be able to coordinate with community partners and coalitions to address cancer burden comprehensively. Geographic areas served should demonstrate need and readiness for program implementation.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Sep 14, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 5, 2027 Application deadline in 119 days
- Jun 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jun 30, 2027 Project start
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 University
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Application Form
- CDC-required face page or NOFO-specific application format
- Program narrative addressing each component (NBCCEDP, NCCCP, NPCR as applicable)
- Budget and budget narrative with cost-sharing documentation
- Organizational capacity and past performance documentation
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Cancer control plan or evidence of jurisdiction cancer control strategy
- Data showing cancer burden and target population needs
Program contact
- 👤 Romana Allison, MPH
- 📧 DP270023@cdc.gov
- 📞 404-498-2220
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 is eligible to apply?
State, territorial, tribal, and freely associated state health agencies. Private nonprofits and other organizations serving these jurisdictions may also be eligible.
What does this grant fund?
Breast and cervical cancer screening, cancer coalition planning, cancer registries, and evidence-based interventions. Multi-component approach supporting surveillance, prevention, and survivor care.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Budget narrative must justify all costs and match contributions.
What is the deadline?
Fixed deadline of February 5, 2027. Cooperative agreement funding with ongoing implementation expected.
How competitive is this grant?
Highly competitive. Large funding pool ($1.26 billion) but limited to specific jurisdiction types. Strong emphasis on evidence-based strategies and community partnerships.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize coordination. Show how your three program components (screening, coalitions, registries) will work together, not separately.
- Use data strategically. Include cancer burden data, screening rates, and survivor population needs specific to your jurisdiction.
- Document partnerships early. List committed partners from health systems, coalitions, and community organizations with letters of support.
- Choose components wisely. You don't have to implement all three programs; focus on your jurisdiction's cancer control priorities.
- Build the budget around sustainability. Show how screening services or registry operations will continue beyond the grant period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without established cancer coalitions or partnerships in place. Treating the three programs as separate initiatives instead of integrated components. Underestimating the cost-share requirement or failing to document committed matching funds.
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