Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)

EIN G01000005 State Program

Austin, TX 78701

https://cprit.texas.gov
Annual Giving
$300.0M
180 grants · avg $300.0M/yr
state program (Form 990), grant-level detail not in 990-PF database
$100M+/yr
mega funder
capacity
$1.7M
typical big bets
grant size

About

CPRIT is a $6 billion, 20-year state initiative to fund cancer research and prevention in Texas. The largest state-funded cancer program in U.S. history, CPRIT has awarded over $4 billion in grants to Texas research institutions, companies, and nonprofits advancing cancer prevention screening, product development, and academic research.

Focus Areas

Cancer academic research Cancer prevention programs Cancer screening & early detection Product development Researcher recruitment Community-based cancer services Health disparities in cancer

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Yes
How to Apply Three program tracks: Academic Research, Prevention, and Product Development. All funding announced through formal Requests for Applications (RFAs). Eligibility: Texas-based academic institutions, nonprofits, and companies (or those relocating to Texas). Apply via CPRIT ARS at cpritgrants.org. Prevention awards typically $1M to $3M over 3 years; research awards can exceed $6M.

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