PA-25-295: Innovative Approaches to Studying Cancer Communication in the New Information Ecosystem (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2024.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on September 7, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 21, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR21
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNCI
- Median yearly award$394,048
- Typical project length2 years
- R21, Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant. Early, exploratory ideas that may not have preliminary data yet, usually for up to two years. Other open R21 notices.
Projects funded under PA-25-295 were run by National Cancer Institute (NCI, 2 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PA-25-295 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-22-165 | June 13, 2022 | Closed November 22, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 21, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 7, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 13, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announces its interest in supporting meritorious research projects in three distinct domains related to cancer communication: 1) the utility and application of new cancer communication surveillance approaches; 2) the development and testing of rapid cancer communication pilot interventions using innovative methods and designs; and 3) the development and testing of multilevel cancer communication models emphasizing bidirectional influence between levels. For such projects, applicants should apply communication science approaches to the investigation of behavioral targets and health outcomes related to cancer prevention and control. Applications should utilize one or more innovative communication research methodologies.
Funded under PA-25-295 so far
NIH funded 2 projects under PA-25-295 in fiscal 2026, at 2 institutions. The median yearly award was $394,048.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| A pilot adaptive trial of FITtrack chatbot, nurse navigator, and peer navigator to promote FIT screening among rural residents. | LSU Health Sciences Center | 2026 | $380,554 |
| Leveraging Social Media Influencers to Improve Anal Cancer Prevention | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth | 2026 | $407,543 |
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 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PA-25-295 still open?
No. It closed on September 7, 2025.
Who can apply for Innovative Approaches to Studying Cancer Communication in the New Information Ecosystem (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Innovative Approaches to Studying Cancer Communication in the New Information Ecosystem (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed September 7, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PA-25-295?
NIH RePORTER lists 2 projects funded under PA-25-295 in fiscal 2026, at 2 institutions. The most were at LSU Health Sciences Center, Temple Univ of the Commonwealth.
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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