OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-244

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Nov 16, 2027(399 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant for scientists studying the biological and genetic causes of cancer health disparities, not a business funding program. It fits labs, universities, and research-capable small businesses doing mechanistic cancer research. If you want money to grow or operate a company, or you cannot run a basic research study, do not apply.

Best for
Biomedical research labs studying the biological or genetic causes of cancer health disparities, Universities and research institutions with basic cancer research programs, Small businesses and for-profits doing mechanistic cancer research or building research tools and models, Tribal organizations and governments with research capacity in cancer health disparities
Not for
Businesses looking for working capital, product development, or commercialization funding, Organizations wanting to run clinical trials or deliver health services, Applicants without a research team or scientific background in cancer biology
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
83
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
52
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
52
Possible Match

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
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 16, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), institutions of higher education, state, county, city, township and special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and organizations. The eligibility text also names Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, faith-based and community-based organizations, federal agencies, regional organizations, U.S. territories, and foreign (non-U.S.) entities.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not spell out whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check the full NOFO (PAR-25-244) before assuming you can apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH R21 grants for basic, mechanistic research into the biological and genetic causes of cancer health disparities, including mechanistic studies, new methodologies/models, and secondary data analyses. Open to small businesses, for-profits, universities, nonprofits, tribal entities, and state/local governments; clinical trials not allowed.

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages grant applications from investigators interested in conducting basic, mechanistic research into the biological/genetic causes of cancer health disparities. These research project grants will support innovative studies designed to investigate biological/genetic bases of cancer health disparities, such as (1) mechanistic studies of biological factors associated with cancer health disparities, including those related to basic research in cancer biology or cancer prevention strategies, (2) the development and testing of new methodologies and models, and (3) secondary data analyses. This NOFO is also designed to aid and facilitate the growth of a nationwide cohort of scientists with a high level of basic research expertise in cancer health disparities research who can expand available resources and tools, such as biospecimens, patient derived models, and methods that are necessary to conduct basic research in cancer health disparities.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following:

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Cancer research
  • Health disparities

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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