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NCI forecasts cancer informatics funding open to tribal governments not federally

National Institutes of HealthNational Cancer InstituteFunding availableJul 28, 2026

Check: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) forecasts a 2027 funding announcement for cancer informatics tools that lists non-federally recognized tribal governments as eligible applicants, with no (money reserved for a specific group) stated.

What it does

Tribal governments that are not federally recognized, along with other listed applicant types, may apply for this National Institutes of Health (NIH) opportunity under Opportunity -CA-28-003. The forecast covers informatics technologies that have moved past early prototyping, with applications due an estimated 2027-06-11.

Why it matters for tribal funding

Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.

Who it covers: Tribal governments.

Assistance Listings: 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399

What to do next

  1. Watch for the posted funding announcement -CA-28-003, which is estimated to post on 2027-04-01.
  2. Review the eligibility and Assistance Listings (93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399) once the full announcement is posted, and plan for the estimated application due date of 2027-06-11.

Sources

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  • Grants.gov: forecasted opportunitiesforecastJul 28, 2026

    Advanced Development and Sustainment of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

    • Quoted from the source: “Eligible applicants: Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)”
    • Quoted from the source: “NCI intends to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that serves to continue the advancement and sustainment of informatics tools”
    • Quoted from the source: “Estimated application due date: 2027-06-11”
    Read the originalU.S. government record, public domain.

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