NCORP Pilot Grant Program (Minority/Underserved Recruitment Initiative)

About this program

The NCORP Pilot Grant Program, supported by The Hope Foundation with funding from Astellas and Pfizer, Inc., provides grants of up to $50,000 in direct costs over 1-2 years to enhance the representation of under-resourced populations in cancer clinical trials. Proposals should focus on actionable, measurable strategies to establish infrastructure, test interventions, or remove structural barriers. Eligibility is limited to NCORP sites and SWOG members, with indirect costs capped at 25%. The application deadline is June 3, 2025.