Cancer Research Grants in Pennsylvania 2026 — Federal Funding Opportunities

Federal funding for cancer research, clinical trials, and oncology programs from NIH, NCI, and DOD. GrantMetric surfaces every active federal notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) relevant to Pennsylvania applicants, with award ceiling, eligibility requirements, and close dates visible at a glance.

51 active federal grants open to Pennsylvania organizations
Eligible applicants: nonprofits, universities, state agencies, small businesses
Award floor and ceiling for each funding opportunity
Application deadlines and close dates from grants.gov — updated daily
AI-generated briefings summarizing each program's objectives

Active Grants: 51 // State: Pennsylvania // Source: Grants.gov // Updated: Daily

Federal Grants in Pennsylvania

Federal grants are available nationally — Pennsylvania organizations apply directly to federal agencies. These 51 active opportunities are open to eligible applicants in Pennsylvania right now.

Federal cancer research funding flows through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) — the world's largest single funder of cancer research — and the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Pennsylvania research institutions compete directly in NCI's merit-based peer review system, where scientific quality determines funding outcomes regardless of geographic location. NCI-designated Cancer Centers carry particular weight in this competition, as their designation signals institutional infrastructure, research depth, and peer-reviewed scientific excellence. Research universities, academic medical centers, and independent cancer institutes in Pennsylvania's northeast region have historically received substantial NCI funding across R01 investigator-initiated grants, U01 cooperative agreements, and P30 Cancer Center Support Grants.

For Pennsylvania nonprofits and community organizations without internal research capacity, NCI's cancer control and prevention portfolio offers a distinct pathway. Community health education grants, patient navigation programs, tobacco cessation funding, and cancer screening outreach initiatives are specifically designed for direct service organizations serving underserved communities. State health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), patient advocacy groups, and community-based organizations in Pennsylvania are competitive applicants for NCI community-based funding at the R03, R21, and UG1 levels. DOD CDMRP Breakthrough and Idea Awards are also accessible to both research institutions and qualified nonprofits across Pennsylvania.

Active Opportunities for Pennsylvania (51)

PAR-25-254 05/07/2026

Understanding Expectancies in Cancer Symptom Management (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

Agency HHS-NIH11

High-priority technical directive issued by HHS-NIH11. This initiative (ID: PAR-25-254) targets strategic development wi...

Active Opportunities for Pennsylvania (51)

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