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Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
Leland Stanford Junior University, The | $ 12,455,682 |     | 2005-08-01 | 2015-08-31 |
University Of California, Los Angeles | $ 12,154,221 |     | 2000-05-01 | 2015-08-31 |
Meharry Medical College | $ 802,333 |     | 2010-08-23 | 2015-07-31 |
Institute For Cancer Research, The | $ 13,438,763 |     | 1999-09-30 | 2015-05-31 |
Johns Hopkins University, The | $ 15,244,323 |     | 1992-09-30 | 2014-11-30 |
Washington University, The | $ 1,675,000 |     | 2009-09-18 | 2014-08-31 |
University Of California, Los Angeles | $ 782,417 |     | 2010-09-30 | 2014-08-31 |
Padres Contra El Cancer | $ 519,619 |     | 2010-09-30 | 2014-08-31 |
Ohio State University, The | $ 11,230,671 |     | 2009-08-17 | 2014-07-31 |
Vanderbilt University, The | $ 606,930 |     | 2010-08-23 | 2014-07-31 |
Fiscal Year 2016: In fiscal Year 2016, 217 total Centers were funded including 69 Centers, 50 SPOREs, and 98 Specialized Centers. Fiscal Year 2017: Fiscal year 2017 will fund an estimated 219 total Centers that will include 69 Centers, 49 SPOREs and 101 Specialized Centers. Fiscal Year 2018: Fiscal Year 2018 will fund 202 total Centers that will include 69 Centers, 49 SPOREs, and 84 Specialized Centers.
Uses and Use Restrictions
In general, CCSGs do not support research projects directly but are used to enhance the ongoing cancer research and to strengthen the existing research base according to the 'Policies and Guidelines Relating to the Cancer Center Support Grant.'.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any nonprofit institution within the United States with a peer-reviewed cancer research base of 4.0 million dollars in direct costs may apply for a Cancer Center Support Grant.
Beneficiary Eligibility
University, college, public agency or research institution in the U.S.
Credentials/Documentation
The application requests documentation concerning the qualifications of the principal investigators and associates, pertinent budget information and justification for the support of this proposed grant. Methods to be utilized are outlined in the application materials. Costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 75. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Method of Application: Form PHS-398 (Rev. June 2009) can be obtained from the grant.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm website (click on PHS-398). In addition, supplemental instructions for applications are contained in the Cancer Center Support Grant Guidelines,http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/grants_funding/index.html. Generally, the potential applicant should send a letter of intent to the National Cancer Institute, Office of Cancer Centers, submitting a CCSG application to the same address for review (see Guidelines for CCSGs). Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Award Procedures
Grants are funded based on scientific merit, program relevance, and program balance and are made annually. Initial award provides funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and Notice of Grant Award (Form PHS 1533) indicates support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories and special conditions, if any.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, Section 305(a), 410, 411, and 414, Public Law 78-410, 42 U.S.C. 241, as amended; Public Law 100-607, 42 U.S.C. 285, 285a and 285a-3; Public Law 99-500.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Core Grants: Approximately 10 months.
Appeals
A principal investigator may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-064.html and NIH Policy Manual Release date: February 7, 2012 http://oma.od.nih.gov/manualchapters/grants/54513/index.html).
Renewals
Same procedure as new applications.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to 5 years of support may be requested. Grants may be awarded up to 5 years based on competitive peer review. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No program reports are required.
No cash reports are required.
Progress reports are required each year.
An annual financial status report is requested 90 days after the end of the budget period.
Special reports may be requested by DHHS.
Terminal reports are required 90 days after the end of a project.
No expenditure reports are required.
No performance monitoring is required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials.
Records
Expenditures and other financial records must be retained for 3 years from the day on which the grantee submits the last financial status report for the report period.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0849-0-1-550 - Cancer Center Support Grants.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $545,296,000; FY 17 est $544,194,000; and FY 18 est $504,000,000 - Cancer Centers Support Grants. FY2016 act. $545,296,000 FY2017 est. $544,194,000 FY2018 est. $504,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range: $76,675 to $12,352,942 Average: $2,512,885.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
42 CFR 52; 45 CFR 75; PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 90- 50,000, (Rev.) October 1, 1990.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None. None.
Headquarters Office
Shamala K. Srinivas 9609 Medical Center Drive Seventh Floor, West Tower, 7W530, MSC 9750, Rockville, Maryland 20850 Email: shamala@mail.nih.gov Phone: 240-276-6442 Fax: 240-276-7682
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The major elements in evaluating applications include the following: (1) An adequate base of established programs of high quality in laboratory and clinical cancer research; (2) research activity in a variety of disciplines, and evidence of high degree of interdisciplinary coordination, interaction and cooperation among center members; (3) appropriate and adequate organization and facilities for the conduct and evaluation of center activities; (4) a qualified director with adequate authority; and (5) an adequate commitment of the parent institution or institutions to the cancer center. The center should be recognized as a major element within the organizational structure.
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