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Limited Competition: NIMHD Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes

Funds research to cut cancer deaths and improve treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native patients, especially in rural areas.

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Cancer incidence and mortality fall unevenly, and American Indian and Alaska Native communities — especially rural ones — carry more of the burden than most. This notice funds research aimed directly at that gap.

The work supported addresses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancers among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. The research objectives target overall cancer inci…

Research addressing the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancers among American Indian and Alaska Native people, particularly in rural communities, targeting overall cancer incidence and mortality with findings intended to be directly applicable to patient and family outcomes. A clinical trial is optional.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.25 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$3M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-MD-27-001Source: www.grants.gov