OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-CA-27-020

Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Oct 19, 2026(6 days left)$50,000 – $600,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH/NCI program for teams already building informatics tools—software for acquiring, analyzing, visualizing, or interpreting cancer research data—that have moved past the prototype stage but are not yet widely adopted. If you are a software or biotech shop with a working tool and a plan for user feedback, training, and dissemination to the cancer research community, it is worth a look. If your product has no cancer research application, or you are still at the idea or prototype stage,

Best for
Software and informatics developers building cancer research tools, Healthcare and biotech organizations with a working prototype past the pilot stage, Universities and nonprofits supporting cancer research data tools, Small businesses and for-profits with demonstrated, not-yet-widely-adopted technology
Not for
Companies with no cancer research connection, Retail, construction, or finance businesses, Technologies still at the prototype or pilot stage
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
88
Strong Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
84
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
71
Good Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
68
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
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
R&D, Research, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$50,000 – $600,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 19, 2026. The notice was posted May 21, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $50,000 to $600,000, with total program funding of $2,600,000 and about 3 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, universities, county, state, city and tribal governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and other organizations may apply. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are also eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible, but the NOFO's Section III eligibility information should be consulted for details.
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/NCI funding to advance emerging informatics technologies (software/tools) for cancer research data acquisition, analysis, visualization and interpretation. Open to small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, universities, governments, tribes and other organizations, including foreign entities; clinical trials optional.

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for advanced development and enhancement of emerging informatics technologies to improve the acquisition, analysis, visualization, and interpretation of data across the cancer research continuum including cancer biology, cancer treatment and diagnosis, early cancer detection, risk assessment and prevention, cancer control and epidemiology. As a component of the NCI's Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Program, this NOFO is focused on advancing emerging informatics technology, defined as one that has passed the initial prototyping and pilot development stage, has demonstrated potential to have a significant and broader impact, has compelling reasons for further improvement and enhancement, and has not been widely adopted in the cancer research field. To be successful, proposed development plans must have a clear rationale for why the proposed technology is needed and how it will benefit the cancer research field. In addition, mechanisms to solicit feedback from driving cancer research projects as well as the broader user community throughout the development process must be included.This NOFO invites applications for the enhancement and dissemination of emerging, user-friendly informatics technologies that support a wide range of cancer research, including discovery biology, population studies, as well as clinical and translational research. The emphasis is on uniqueness and potential impact on cancer research. In addition, all projects proposed in response to this NOFO must involve the following general attributes:Potential to advance driving cancer research projects and the cancer research field in general;Offers clear advantages over competing technologies in the targeted cancer research domain;Provides compelling plans and processes for supporting and engaging end users to evaluate and apply the tool or resource;Provides plans for advancing use of the tool or resource by the targeted community through collaboration, outreach, and training;Provides a realistic timeline and milestones for technology development.

Who can apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Technology
  • Cancer
  • Informatics
  • Research

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthnciitcr@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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