The CARE Board is pleased to announce that its new Scientific Discoveries Research Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open and is scheduled to close on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (4:00 p.m. PT). Award decisions are anticipated to be announced in August 2025.

This grant opportunity seeks to support innovative and meritorious cancer researchers and teams pursuing scientific discoveries and breakthrough ideas in the fight against cancer. This opportunity will not only catalyze the next breakthroughs in cancer research but also may help bridge early discoveries and commercialization of therapeutics, devices, and tools to lessen the burden of cancer.

Important information regarding this opportunity includes:

• The anticipated award range is $250,000 to $1.5 million per grant, inclusive of direct and indirect costs.
• The grant project period is up to two years with an expected start date no earlier than October 2025.
• A minimum one-to-one (1:1) non-state funding match to the requested grant funds is required and must be secured at the time of application submission.
• Grant payments will be made as reimbursement based on actual expenditures.
• Awards will be determined based on scientific merit as determined by third-party independent peer review.
• Eligible organizations include but are not limited to Washington State companies, higher education institutions, research institutions, local health jurisdictions, Tribal governments, Tribal entities, nonprofit institutions, and Urban Indian Organizations. Applicants must have substantial presence in Washington State.
• Organizations may submit up to five (5) applications for this funding opportunity, but a Principal Investigator may not submit more than one application.
• All grants will be made in accordance with the CARE Fund’s policies and applicable laws, including the CARE Fund statute (Chapter 43.348 Revised Code of Washington).