# Sustained Support for Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-ca-27-021-sustained-support-for-informatics-technologies-for-cancer/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359853

> National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $1.8 million in total. Applications closed on October 19, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-CA-27-021 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 19, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $1.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399 |

## 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for the continued development and sustainment of high value informatics research resources to improve the acquisition, management, analysis, and dissemination of data and knowledge 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 sustaining operations and maintaining and evolving the scientific relevance of existing, widely-adopted informatics tools and resources. This is in contrast to early-stage and advanced development efforts to generate these tools and resources that will be supported by companion ITCR NOFOs. The central mission of ITCR is to promote research-driven informatics technology across the development lifecycle to address priority needs in cancer research. In order to be successful, the application must provide clear justification for why the research resource should be maintained and how it has benefited and will continue to benefit the cancer research field. In addition, mechanisms for assessing and maximizing the value of the resource to researchers and supporting close engagement between the resource and the targeted research community should be described. This NOFO invites applications to support the sustained operations of informatics technology resources that support a wide range of cancer research, including discovery biology, population studies, as well as clinical and translational research. The emphasis is on sustaining resources that have had a demonstrated impact on cancer research. In addition, all projects proposed in response to this NOFO must involve the following general attributes: Evidence that the technology has had significant impact on cancer research to date and the sustainment plan will lead to the continued advancement of cancer research Robust plans for supporting the end-user community including documentation, training, and other outreach activities Clear processes for engaging end users to address emerging needs of the targeted research communities to ensure that the research resource maintains relevance to the research it supports

## Questions people ask

### Is RFA-CA-27-021 still open?

No. It closed on October 19, 2026.

### Who can apply for Sustained Support for Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 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 Sustained Support for Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Closed October 19, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $600,000 each. About $1.8 million in total across about 2 awards.

### Who has won Cancer Cause and Prevention Research grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. The program made 2,517 awards worth $3.6 billion in that time.