Pediatric Cancer Research

The Pediatric Cancer Research funding opportunity is administered through the Ohio Grants Partnership and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. It is a state-level program designed to support hospitals, universities, colleges, technical schools, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio that are engaged in pediatric cancer research. The program reflects Ohio’s commitment to advancing research on childhood cancers by strengthening the state’s research capacity and ensuring that projects are conducted within Ohio to benefit local communities. The purpose of this grant is to solicit proposals for research into the causes, diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of pediatric cancer. Projects may include the development of new and novel approaches to researching the causes and treating pediatric cancer, as well as investigating and addressing the side effects of cancer treatment. Eligible projects may involve drug discovery, clinical trials, neurosurgery, surgical interventions, diagnostics, and patient care management. The scope of work is deliberately broad to encourage innovation across the continuum of pediatric cancer research. Funding is substantial, with a total program allocation of $5,000,000. Individual awards will range between a minimum of $200,000 and a maximum of $1,500,000. Matching funds are not required, and applicants will be expected to demonstrate how their proposed work will use the awarded funds effectively within the specified timeframe. Spending is expected to align directly with the research goals stated in the program’s opportunity details, and grantees must be based in Ohio with projects taking place within the state. Selection may also consider the anticipated regions or counties served to ensure broad geographic distribution of research benefits. The eligibility criteria explicitly exclude for-profit institutions and federal or state government laboratories. Eligible applicants include hospitals, nonprofit organizations, universities, colleges, technical schools, and other qualified research organizations operating in Ohio. Applicants must provide proof of their Ohio base of operations and demonstrate that the research will be conducted within the state. Applications from entities outside these criteria will not be considered. The application process opened on August 25, 2025, and the deadline for submissions is October 9, 2025. Projects are expected to start on November 25, 2025, and must conclude by June 30, 2027. The opportunity number for this program is DCY-G-2627-0282. Application materials include a request for funding application (RFGA) document and a detailed line-item budget, which must be completed and submitted as part of the proposal. All applications must follow the requirements outlined in the RFGA, and proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with program goals, scientific merit, feasibility, and potential impact. Inquiries regarding this grant can be directed to the Department of Children and Youth through the procurement contact email at Procurement_Inquiries@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov. General grant program information and support can also be obtained from the Ohio Grants Partnership, located at 30 E. Broad Street, 34th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or via email at Grants@OBM.Ohio.Gov. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the RFGA documents and budget templates to ensure compliance with submission requirements.