Large Grants ($100K–$1M) — Cancer Research

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 129 Large Grants ($100K–$1M) — Cancer Research — 75 open right now, across 6 funding agencies. Award amounts range $25K to $900K. The next application deadline is September 18, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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129total grants
75open now
6agencies
$25K–$900Kfunding range
Sep 18next deadline
CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

DoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program (DMDRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) promotes new ideas that are still in the early stages…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 18, 2026
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

DoW Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports the development of high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 28, 2026
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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

DoW Rare Cancers Concept Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Concept Award (CA) supports highly innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking novel concepts in rare cancers. Applications…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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OPEN 18 days left Hard to apply

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Pilot Award

Summary: The Ovarian Cancer Pilot Award supports research that expands or modifies current thinking about and/or approaches in ovarian cancer, exploring innovative concepts or theories in…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 1, 2026
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OPEN 22 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award (IA) supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 5, 2026
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OPEN 24 days left Hard to apply

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Focused Pilot Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Focused Pilot Award supports the exploration and development of impactful and innovative concepts under a…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 7, 2026
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OPEN 24 days left Hard to apply

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 7, 2026
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

Summary: Supports the addition of independent, early career investigators (Scholars) who are no more than seven years from their initial faculty appointment to the Melanoma Research…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 14, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many large grants ($100k–$1m) — cancer research are available?
Grantoria currently lists 129 large grants ($100k–$1m) — cancer research, of which 75 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 18, 2026 — about 5 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for large grants ($100k–$1m) — cancer research?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but large grants ($100k–$1m) — cancer research in this category most often support: Public University, Private University, 501(c)(3) Public Charity and Small Business (SBA-defined). Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $25K to $900K, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse large grants ($100k–$1m) — cancer research, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.