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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Submit Pre-Application |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Submit Pre-Application |
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CDMRP Webmaster - for download-related questions
Help@ebrap.org - for program announcement-related questions
Last updated Monday, June 29, 2026