# Promoting Cancer Surveillance Workforce, Education, and Data Use

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/cdc-rfa-dp-27-0076-promoting-cancer-surveillance-workforce-education-and-data/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363986

> Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP plans to offer grants to any type of organization. It expects to make one award worth $2.9 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around January 5, 2027, with applications due around March 8, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CDC-RFA-DP-27-0076 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected March 8, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $2.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.832 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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## What the grant funds

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will help build a workforce that's prepared to collect and use high-quality cancer data. This work is essential to understand the impact of cancer and inform public health action, research, and policy. This NOFO will support the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) by: Strengthening the cancer surveillance workforce. Improving NPCR cancer data quality and completeness. Promoting the value and use of NPCR cancer surveillance data. The recipient will support certified Oncology Data Specialists (ODS) and other cancer surveillance professionals with education, credentialing, and professional development. These activities are intended to ensure the cancer surveillance workforce has the knowledge, skills, and resources to meet emerging needs and new technologies. The recipient will develop, maintain, and advance best practices, tools, and partnerships that support NPCR priorities and ensure timely, complete, and high-quality NPCR cancer surveillance data. This includes improving access to the expertise of ODS through technical assistance and guidance for NPCR registries and staff. In addition, the recipient will strengthen collaboration and communication strategies to promote the value and use of NPCR cancer surveillance data. The goal of these efforts is to help more people recognize that NPCR cancer surveillance data is a valuable resource for cancer research and public health decision-making. As a cooperative agreement, CDC will work closely with the recipient to provide technical assistance, support coordination with NPCR and partners, monitor progress, and help ensure a prepared cancer surveillance workforce that can meet current and future public health needs.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Promoting Cancer Surveillance Workforce, Education, and Data Use?

Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Promoting Cancer Surveillance Workforce, Education, and Data Use?

Expected deadline March 8, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $2.9 million in total for one award.