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DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award

Funds shared rare-cancer research resources — tissue models, datasets or sharing infrastructure — built with named Patient Advocates.

Some rare-cancer research does not stall for lack of a good idea — it stalls for lack of the tissue samples, shared datasets or basic infrastructure that everyone in the field needs and nobody has built. This award funds building that kind of shared resource.

The notice names four gaps an application can fill: research and clinical resources such as patient tissues, cell and tumor models; communi

Development of shared rare-cancer research resources — patient tissue and tumor models, data-sharing infrastructure, dissemination strategies, or mechanistic research informing treatment — built with documented Patient Advocate engagement across the full life of the project. Preliminary data are not needed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.18 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$5.6M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526RCRPRCDASource: www.grants.gov