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Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
Biomedical Research Section
The 2024 Florida Legislature created the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund (FCIF), within the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, with oversight by the Florida Cancer Connect Collaborative, to support innovative cancer research and treatment models, including emerging research and treatment trends and promising treatments that may serve as catalysts for further research and treatments.
In fiscal year 2025-26, there is a total of $60 million available for Florida cancer innovation research. This year's FCIF grant funding represents an expanded commitment to comprehensive cancer prevention and treatment innovation, including dedicated support for clinical trials, nutrition-based prevention research, and generic drug repurposing initiatives.
Starting on September 29, 2025, the Florida Department of Health is accepting applications on a rolling basis for innovative cancer research and treatment models. The purpose of this effort is to energize collaborations between oncologists, cutting edge researchers and cancer facilities and to provide a plausible route for expedited funding to bolster competitiveness for extramural cancer research funding. The aim is to provide opportunities to break down longstanding silos between researchers, cancer facilities, and medical providers to improve cancer research and treatment through rapid (12-month) innovative approaches to cancer research.
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