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CFF PTAC Research Grant

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The CFF PTAC Research Grant fall 2026 cycle is the second annual opportunity for investigators working on genetic therapies for cystic fibrosis to apply for support under the Foundation's $500 million Path to a Cure initiative. The award provides up to $150,000 per year in direct costs plus 12% indirect costs for up to two years, competitively renewable. The fall deadline is expected in December 2…

What this grant funds

CFTR gene repair, replacement, and restoration for patients not served by small-molecule modulators.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.cff.org