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Program Funding Opportunities
FY26 Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP)
To view past Program Funding Opportunities, please visit the RCRP Program Funding Opportunities Archives.
Synopsis of FY26 RCRP Award Mechanisms - (Adobe PDF) - provides a brief description and key elements of the award mechanism.
| Mechanism | Release Date | Program Announcement/Instructions | Submission Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Award (CA) | June 17, 2026 |
Program Announcement Application Instructions |
Pre-Application (Letter of Intent): September 16, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Application: September 30, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET |
Submit Pre-Application |
The pre-application submission deadline for the following RCRP funding opportunities has passed.
Submission of full applications to these funding opportunities will only be accepted if you received an invitation to submit an application or if a Letter of Intent was required and it was submitted by the pre-application due date deadline.
Synopsis of FY26 RCRP Award Mechanisms - (Adobe PDF) - provides a brief description and key elements of the award mechanism.
| Mechanism | Release Date | Program Announcement/Instructions | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Development Award (IDA) | June 17, 2026 |
Program Announcement Application Instructions |
Pre-Application (Preproposal): August 19, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Application: November 18, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Resource and Community Development Award (RCDA) | June 17, 2026 |
Program Announcement Application Instructions |
Pre-Application (Preproposal): August 19, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Application: November 18, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET |
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Last updated Thursday, August 20, 2026