CARE Announces Two New Grant Opportunities

The CARE Fund is pleased to announce two new grant opportunities available to Washington State organizations (e.g., companies, universities, research institutions, etc.), local health jurisdictions, tribal governments, tribal entities, and Urban Indian Organizations. 

The CARE Fund seeks to support research that focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on outcomes, research, risks, or well-being for cancer patients. The COVID-19 Response Grant Program will fund up to five awards, $100,000 per award, to support research projects at the intersection of COVID-19 and cancer health care. The complete RFP can be found on the COVID-19 Response Program page. The letter of intent is due on November 13, 2020. The application closes on Friday, December 4, 2020, 5:00 p.m. (PT). 

The Distinguished Researchers Program aims to bolster cancer research in Washington by providing matching funds (up to $500,000 per award) to Washington institutions and companies to recruit best-in-class talent to Washington State and support newly recruited researchers to lead advances in addressing disparities in cancer care access and outcomes. The complete RFP can be found on the Distinguished Researchers Program page. The letter of intent is due November 9, 2020. The application closes on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 5:00 p.m. (PT).