OpenFederal grantPAR-28-062

Cancer Advancement through Partnerships in Research and Infrastructure (CAPRI) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 25, 2027(104 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH/NCI program pairing Resource Limited Institutions with NCI-designated Cancer Centers to build cancer research capacity, train early-stage investigators, and run outreach. It is for universities, nonprofits, and community or regional organizations that can sustain a research partnership, not for companies. For-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply, so most small-business owners should not spend a week on this.

Best for
Resource-limited colleges and universities partnering with NCI-designated Cancer Centers, Cancer-focused nonprofits and community or faith-based organizations, Regional organizations building cancer research and training capacity
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Organizations with no connection to cancer research, training, or outreach, Foreign or international entities
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
79
Strong Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Infrastructure, Training, Technical assistance, Planning
Who can apply
Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 25, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) and other nonprofits, independent school districts, federal agencies, U.S. territories or possessions, faith-based and community-based organizations, and regional organizations. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply, and a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is a for-profit entity.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are eligible, though the program is aimed at institutions that can partner with an NCI-designated Cancer Center.

Summary

NIH/NCI U54 program funding partnerships between Resource Limited Institutions and NCI-designated Cancer Centers to build cancer research capacity, train early-stage investigators, and conduct outreach. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, federal agencies, faith-based/community organizations, and regional organizations. For-profit businesses and small businesses,

About this grant

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that invites applications from eligible organizations to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the applications will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious applications will be considered for funding. This funding opportunity seeks to support the Cancer Advancement through Partnerships in Research and Infrastructure (CAPRI). The CAPRI Program establishes and strengthens comprehensive, mutually beneficial and meaningful partnerships between Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs) and NCI-designated Cancer Centers (CCs) to accelerate collaborative and innovative cancer. The Program achieves this by strategically building institutional capacity, advancing research capabilities, enhancing the impact of innovative cancer research, cultivating the next generation of Early-Stage Investigators and trainees, and implementing coordinated outreach and education initiatives that extend the benefits of research to all populations nationwide.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Other Eligible ApplicantsEligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations.Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Cancer
  • Research
  • Partnerships
  • Infrastructure

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthnci-crchd@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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