Texas Science and Technology Grants

Supports applications for innovative research projects addressing critically important questions that will significantly advance knowledge of the causes, risk factors, molecular and clinical characteristics, prevention, and/or treatment of early-onset cancers. • Applicants may request a maximum of $300,000 per year for a 3-year period. • Multi-Principal Investigators (MIs) are allowed under this Request for Applications (RFA). See the Information for Applicants (IFA) document for definition and eligibility of MIs. See application limitations for Principal Investigators (PIs)/MIs, regardless of whether the MI is from the primary institution or a subcontracted institution. • Note that CPRIT does not allow the use of the term Co-PI. • Minimum effort for the PI and/or MIs throughout the project period is required. • FY25 salary cap has been set at $225,000 per year.

Funding available through this RFA supports the ongoing research and development of new and emerging technologies for the detection, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, or treatment of cancer. CPRIT created this RFA to fund new and emerging technology projects that do not easily fit into any of the three other CPRIT Product Development Research RFAs. Proposals may include, but are not limited to, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, production of radionuclides or their precursors, manufacture of cell-based therapies, processes to improve the quality of the samples used for cancer research or clinical care, and biomanufacturing of therapeutics. With appropriate justification, companies may use CPRIT funds to support studies that establish preclinical proof of concept, product validation, design, production, manufacturing and development, and clinical studies demonstrating safety and efficacy.

Supports applications that propose innovative cancer clinical studies in adults or children and adolescents that are hypothesis driven and involve patients enrolled prospectively on a clinical trial. Areas of interest include clinical studies of new or repurposed drugs, hormonal therapies, immune therapies, surgery, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, combinations of interventions, or therapeutic devices. Clinical trial must be planned to begin when contract is awarded.

This grant provides financial support to veteran women entrepreneurs in Texas to help them grow and strengthen their small businesses through innovative projects.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This funding opportunity provides up to $2 million to Texas institutions for establishing or upgrading core facilities that enhance cancer research capacity, particularly benefiting multiple organizations and focusing on underserved regions.

This grant provides financial support to woman-owned small businesses in rural Texas to help them grow and innovate their operations.

This grant provides $50,000 to nonprofit organizations in Texas that focus on mentorship and prevention programs for youth in low- to moderate-income communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and New York that focus on animal welfare, environmental protection, and veterinary education, particularly in areas like Crane, Midland, Odessa, and Manhattan.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units in West Ellis County, Texas, to support programs that improve community health, youth opportunities, financial security, and overall community resilience.

This grant provides funding for researchers with expertise in the Everglades ecosystem to study and monitor the unique landscape patterns of ridges and sloughs, supporting ecological restoration efforts in the region.

This funding opportunity supports Texas-based researchers and companies in exploring innovative cancer research projects that have the potential for significant breakthroughs, even without preliminary data.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Bexar County, Texas, for research projects focused on improving treatments and outcomes for heart disease and cancer.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Gulf South to promote affordable housing and community resilience in underserved areas through initiatives like first-time homebuyer assistance and disaster preparedness.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Texas, particularly in the Houston area, focusing on education, health, human services, and community welfare initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in ten Texas counties that focus on improving community well-being through initiatives in Arts & Culture, Basic Needs, Environment, and Youth Development.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations conducting medical and scientific research focused on the treatment, prevention, and alleviation of heart diseases, with a preference for projects based in Dallas County, Texas.

This program provides financial assistance to young agricultural producers in Texas who are starting or expanding their farming businesses.

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.