RFA: Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund Research Grants

The Maryland Department of Health, through the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control, is issuing a Request for Applications for pediatric cancer research grants under the Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund. The agency intends to make up to 12 awards, with each award providing no more than $200,000 per year for a two-year period. The performance period is divided into two annual cycles, running from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029. Eligible research categories include basic, applied, clinical, translational, and community-based participatory research. Applications must be submitted via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage by January 29, 2027, and must be organized into two separate volumes: a Project Narrative and a Budget with Narrative. Evaluation is based on a 1-9 scoring system, where 1 is exceptional and 9 is poor, with the final funding determination made by the Maryland Department of Health. Grantees must adhere to strict financial and legal requirements, including the provision of a detailed budget before funds are distributed and the submission of itemized expenditure reports within 60 days of the grant period's close. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the Pro-Children Act of 1994 is mandatory. Additionally, grantees expending $750,000 or more in federal assistance are subject to single audit requirements under 2 CFR 200, and all awardees must provide proof of insurance from a company authorized to do business in Maryland.