Promoting Cancer Surveillance Workforce, Education, and Data Use

The "Promoting Cancer Surveillance Workforce, Education, and Data Use" grant opportunity is a forecasted cooperative agreement initiative offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). This program is administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is listed under Assistance Listing Number 93.832. The opportunity is structured to provide discretionary federal funding aimed at enhancing the national cancer surveillance infrastructure through strategic investments in education, workforce development, and data systems improvement. The core purpose of the grant is to support the cancer registry workforce through educational activities, partnerships with cancer-related organizations, and the creation of tools that enhance data quality and completeness. These actions are meant to bolster the National Program of Cancer Registries’ (NPCR) capacity to comply with Public Law 102-515, known as the Cancer Registries Amendment Act. Specifically, the funding will help ensure that NPCR registries can submit timely, accurate, and complete data on cancer incidence, aiding nationwide efforts to track cancer trends, inform public health interventions, and guide cancer control policies. The funding is targeted toward expanding registrar capacity through workforce education and training, improving recruitment and retention, and promoting the use of surveillance data. The program encourages the establishment and maintenance of collaborations between registry agencies and cancer partners to sustain long-term improvements in cancer surveillance. The anticipated result is a strengthened infrastructure capable of delivering high-quality data that supports both research and public health decision-making. While the scope of allowable activities is not explicitly defined, emphasis is placed on educational strategies and data enhancement initiatives. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity, making it accessible to a broad range of applicants. The program anticipates issuing one award with a total estimated funding of $2.9 million. However, specific per-award ceilings and floors are not defined in the forecasted notice. Eligible applicants include a wide array of organizations, such as state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit entities including small businesses; housing authorities; and independent school districts. This inclusivity suggests a national-level reach with no specific geographic restrictions. The application process is set to open on May 4, 2026, and close on June 18, 2026. Submissions must be made electronically no later than 11:59 PM ET on the due date. No pre-application steps such as letters of intent or concept papers are mentioned. The anticipated award date is July 31, 2026, with the performance period beginning September 1, 2026. As a forecasted opportunity, applicants should monitor updates for any changes to these dates or additional application instructions once the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. Contact for the program is Corinne Fukayama, who can be reached via phone at (404) 718-5715 or email at [email protected]. No supporting PDF documents were listed on the forecast page. Based on the information provided, the opportunity is expected to recur annually or on a regular cycle, though recurrence details have not yet been explicitly stated. Stakeholders should plan to revisit the funding agency's site or Grants.gov closer to the estimated posting date for the finalized NOFO and full submission guidelines.