Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial, and Tribal Organizations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) is issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement to award cooperative agreements that support three national cancer‑related programs: (1) the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) – clinical screening and diagnostic services for low‑income women and optional evidence‑based intervention implementation; (2) the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) – support for state/tribal cancer coalitions to develop and implement evidence‑based cancer control plans; and (3) the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) – establishment and maintenance of population‑based cancer registries. Eligible applicants include state, territorial, tribal governments, and their bona‑fide agents, as well as a variety of nonprofit and higher‑education entities. Funding totals $1.26 billion across an estimated 196 awards, with applications due 11:59 PM ET on 5 Feb 2027. Awards are expected to be made 1 Jun 2027 with project start around 30 Jun 2027. The program emphasizes collaborative planning, evidence‑based interventions, surveillance, and survivorship services. • Supports breast & cervical cancer screening for underserved women. • Funds cancer control coalition activities and implementation of state cancer plans. • Provides resources for establishing/maintaining cancer registries. • Open to state, territorial, tribal governments and designated agents; also nonprofit, academic, and tribal organizations. • Cooperative agreements (not contracts) – CDC retains substantial oversight. • Estimated average award ≈ $6.4 M (range varies by program scope).