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NewsFlorida DailyAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

Governor DeSantis awards $60 million for cancer research and opens $70 million in new grant funding

Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $60 million in cancer research grants for the 2025-26 fiscal year and opened a new application cycle for $70 million in funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year. These funds are distributed through the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to support research and innovation at institutions across the state.

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Why It Matters

This funding provides capital for Florida-based researchers and medical institutions to pursue cancer innovation projects, impacting the availability of research resources in the state.

Key Facts

  • Governor DeSantis announced $60 million in awards for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Florida Cancer Innovation Fund.
  • A new application cycle for $70 million in funding was opened for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
  • The funding is intended for Florida-based researchers and institutions.
  • The announcement was made in Orlando, Florida.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personJoseph Ladapo“State Surgeon General”personShevaun Harris“Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration”organizationFlorida Cancer Innovation Fund“State program for cancer research funding”