# DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ht942526rcrprcda-dow-rare-cancers-resource-and-community-development-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362850

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA is offering grants to any type of organization. It expects to make about 5 awards worth $5.6 million in total. Applications close on November 18, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT942526RCRPRCDA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 18, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $5.6 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.420 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Resource and Community Development Award (RCDA) supports the development of research resources and clinical or preclinical datasets that will advance the field of rare cancers research and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals with rare cancers. Research supporting this funding opportunity should fill one of the following major gaps: Lack of research and clinical resources, including patient tissues, cell and tumor models. Lack of communication and dissemination strategies within scientific and patient communities for sharing rare cancers research and clinical findings. Lack of infrastructure for sharing data and other resources. Lack of therapeutics and mechanistic research to inform treatment development. Distinctive Features: Documentation of plans for engagement and partnerships with Patient Advocates throughout the life cycle of the research study from development of the research question through execution of the study. Community building and enhancement are key components. A description of the dissemination and sustainability of the platform for scientific and/or clinical and patient community is required. Preliminary data are not required but may be included to address feasibility.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award?

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA accepts applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award?

Closes November 18, 2026 (18 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $5.6 million in total across about 5 awards.