DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Department of Defense · HT942526RCRPRCDA
In plain English
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (Department of Defense) is accepting applications for this grant until Nov 18, 2026 (7 days left).
The agency expects to make 5 awards and estimated total program funding is $5,600,000.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of applicant), subject to any clarification in the listing.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Nov 18, 2026 · 7 days left |
| Posted date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | HT942526RCRPRCDA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (Department of Defense) |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | Not stated |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | $5,600,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 12.420 – Military Medical Research and Development |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Archive date | Dec 18, 2026 |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity above, subject to clarification in the listing)
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Resource and Community Development Award (RCDA) supports the development of research resources and clinical or preclinical datasets that will advance the field of rare cancers research and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals with rare cancers. Research supporting this funding opportunity should fill one of the following major gaps: • Lack of research and clinical resources, including patient tissues, cell and tumor models. • Lack of communication and dissemination strategies within scientific and patient communities for sharing rare cancers research and clinical findings. • Lack of infrastructure for sharing data and other resources. • Lack of therapeutics and mechanistic research to inform treatment development. …
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