Population Approaches to Reducing Alcohol-related Cancer Risk (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations studying population-level approaches to reducing alcohol-related cancer risk. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, and federal agencies. Applicants can be domestic or international, but U.S.-based institutions and foreign entities must meet NIH eligibility requirements. This funding supports research on alcohol awareness, social norms, policy interventions, and prevention strategies targeting cancer risk reduction.
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Program description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support research on interdisciplinary population approaches to increasing awareness of the relationship between alcohol and cancer risk, understanding and changing social norms related to alcohol consumption, developing and/or evaluating alcohol policy approaches, and the development, testing, and implementation of population-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related cancer risk. Applications that address multiple levels of consumption, such as moderate and heavy drinking, are of particular interest, as well as those focusing on alcohol use disorder (AUD) from the perspective of cancer prevention and control.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Faith-based Organization
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- TCU (Tribal Colleges)
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NIH Standard Forms (SF-424, R&R)
- Project Narrative (Research Strategy)
- Specific Aims
- Research Design and Methods
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (Key Personnel)
- Letters of Support/Institutional Commitment
Program contact
- 👤 National Institutes of Health
- 📧 grantsinfo@nih.gov
- 📞 301-402-2541
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.396 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$76,358,174
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$48,037,195
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$47,629,682
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$45,540,324
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$43,304,433
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$38,522,746
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$38,308,314
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$31,389,631
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$31,228,587
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$31,069,673
Top States by Funding
- NY 17 awards $283.5M
- CA 17 awards $198.0M
- MA 18 awards $189.8M
- TX 6 awards $130.2M
- TN 7 awards $102.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.396). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $892,571,343 | |
| 2025 | $935,620,177 | |
| 2026 est. | $580,131,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, research institutions, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, and federal agencies. Both domestic and international entities are eligible.
What types of research are supported?
Studies on alcohol awareness, changing social norms, policy approaches, and population-level interventions. Research addressing multiple drinking levels and alcohol use disorder prevention is encouraged.
Is there a deadline?
Yes, the deadline is January 7, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What should applications focus on?
Interdisciplinary approaches to reducing alcohol-related cancer risk. Multi-level interventions and those addressing both moderate and heavy drinking are particularly valued.
Does this require matching funds?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Ground your research in cancer prevention. Clearly articulate how alcohol reduction directly impacts cancer outcomes for your target population.
- Show interdisciplinary collaboration. Include teams spanning public health, oncology, policy, and behavioral science for stronger applications.
- Address implementation feasibility. Demonstrate how your intervention can scale beyond a pilot to reach population-level impact.
- Include mechanistic understanding. Explain why your approach will change drinking behavior, not just awareness.
- Design for equity. Explain how your intervention reaches and benefits underserved populations at higher cancer risk.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants often fail to connect alcohol interventions explicitly to cancer prevention outcomes. Applications lacking clear implementation timelines or sustainability plans typically score lower. Weak team composition without public health, behavioral science, or policy expertise reduces competitiveness.
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