The Florida Department of Health Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative supports the pursuit of identifying cures for pediatric cancer.  

The Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative is established in section 381.922, Florida Statutes, works to advance progress toward curing pediatric cancer through grants awarded through a peer-reviewed, competitive process, to:

  • Significantly expand pediatric cancer research capacity in Florida
  • Improve both research and treatment through greater pediatric enrollment in clinical trials networks
  • Reduce the impact of pediatric cancer on disproportionately impacted individuals

Fiscal Year 2025-26

Funding Opportunity Announcement

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2026 Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium – September 25, 2026
A full-day event that brings together researchers from renowned universities and hospitals around the world. The symposium will focus on groundbreaking research studies funded by Florida’s Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Grant Program, foster collaboration and information sharing among scientists, and consist of focused sessions designed for clinicians, researchers, students, and families.

Funding Opportunity Archive

Fiscal Year 2024-25

Funding Opportunity Announcement

Fiscal Year 2023-24

FY 23-24 Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative

Fiscal Year 2022-23

FY 22-23 Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative

Fiscal Year 2021-22

FY 21-22 Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative

Department of Health FY 21-22 FOA’s Informational Webinar Questions and Answers

Fiscal Year 2020-21

Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative  

Fiscal Year 2019-20

Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research FOA 

Fiscal Year 2018-19

Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative FOA

Fiscal Year 2017-18

Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative FOA