NewsFlorida DailyAugust 21, 2026Hillsborough
Governor DeSantis awards $60 million for cancer research and opens $70 million grant cycle
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the distribution of $60 million in cancer research awards 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 provided through the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to support research institutions and projects across the state.
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This funding directly impacts the availability of resources for cancer research institutions in Florida, determining the scale of projects that can be undertaken in the upcoming .
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organizationCancer Connect Collaborative“Part of Florida's broader cancer research strategy.”personRon DeSantis“Announced the awards and the new funding cycle.”personJoseph Ladapo“Stated the funding provides researchers flexibility to explore new ideas.”personShevaun Harris“Noted that nearly 150 projects have received funding to date.”organizationFlorida Cancer Innovation Fund“The state fund distributing the research awards.”organizationCasey DeSantis Cancer Research Program“Part of Florida's broader cancer research strategy.”