FOR-CA-25-077: Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cancer Epidemiology Cohorts: Building the Next Generation of Research Cohorts (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Forecast
This forecast is out of date. Its expected dates have passed and the agency has not posted the opportunity on Grants.gov. It may be delayed or cancelled; check the program's other opportunities below.
National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around August 1, 2025, with applications due around November 5, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 16, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeU01
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- U01, Research Project Cooperative Agreement. Like an R01, but NIH staff are substantially involved in the work. Other open U01 notices.
Key dates
| Forecast posted | June 16, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | August 1, 2025 |
| Expected deadline | November 5, 2025 |
| Expected award date | July 1, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (64% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Through this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications to “Cancer Epidemiology Cohorts: Building the Next Generation of Research Cohorts” NOFO. This funding opportunity announcement supports the establishment of the next generation of cancer epidemiology cohorts to address specific knowledge gaps in cancer etiology and survivorship. The goal of this NOFO is to lay the foundational resources and research that will enable future prospective studies capable of identifying the environmental, molecular, genetic, lifestyle, clinical, and other drivers of cancer risk and outcomes.
Who has won Cancer Control grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cancer Control (93.399) awarded $814 million across 113 grant awards, an average of $7.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecog-Acrin Medical Research Foundation, Inc. | Pennsylvania | 1 | $87.9 million |
| NRG Oncology Foundation Inc | Pennsylvania | 1 | $54.3 million |
| Alliance NCTN Foundation | Illinois | 1 | $50.2 million |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Oregon | 2 | $34.4 million |
| University of Rochester | New York | 1 | $29.8 million |
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Naoko Ishibe Simonds, Sc.D. and Lisa Gallicchio, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute (NCI), naoko.simonds@nih.gov, 240-276-6967.
Questions people ask
Is FOR-CA-25-077 still open?
Not yet. It is a forecast: expected deadline November 5, 2025.
Who can apply for Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cancer Epidemiology Cohorts: Building the Next Generation of Research Cohorts (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
What is the deadline for Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cancer Epidemiology Cohorts: Building the Next Generation of Research Cohorts (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Expected deadline November 5, 2025. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
Who has won Cancer Control grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Ecog-Acrin Medical Research Foundation, Inc., NRG Oncology Foundation Inc, Alliance NCTN Foundation. The program made 113 awards worth $814 million in that time.
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