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Find similar grantsCalifornia Firefighter Cancer Prevention Pilot Grants is sponsored by University of California Office of the President (UCOP). These grants support initial-phase community-based participatory research projects aimed at reducing the incidence of cancer among California firefighters. This includes strengthening collaborations, developing tools and methods, testing feasibility, and collecting pilot data.
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Cristina Davis Among Researchers Leading New Firefighter Cancer Prevention Projects New funding aims to slash cancer rate among firefighters UC awards $6 million to research aimed at reducing cancer among firefighters California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program Community-based research to reduce the incidence of cancer among California firefighters In 2024, the State of California designated funds to the University of California (UC) Office of the President, per AB 700, for community-based participatory research projects to reduce the incidence of cancer among California firefighters.
Read Assembly Bill 700 .
Administered by the UC Research Grants Program Office, this competitive grant program invited applications from teams of CA-based firefighters and UC academics for research awards in two categories: California Firefighter Cancer Prevention Pilot Grants Provided up to $300,000 direct costs over 2 years to lay the groundwork for future, larger research efforts, supporting the initial phase of the project, including strengthening collaborations, development of tools and methods, testing feasibility, and collecting pilot data.
California Firefighter Cancer Prevention Full Grants Provided up to $750,000 direct costs over 3 years to support robust partnerships with fully developed research plans that include supporting preliminary data; carried out by a well-integrated team of scientific and fire service members with demonstrated record of success conducting research.
These grants support research to reduce cancer among firefighters by examining the hallmarks of cancer and key characteristics of carcinogens as they relate to firefighters’ occupational exposures, characterizing biomarkers of cancer susceptibility or risk in firefighters, understanding carcinogenic exposures among firefighters, and informing intervention strategies to lower risks of developing cancer in firefighters.
The grant program is a partnership of UC Office of the President's Research and Innovation and the FIRESCOPE Program, which is jointly administered by the Office of Emergency Services, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), and Office of the State Fire Marshall (SFM). Learn more about FIRESCOPE .
In November 2024, the California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program announced eight awards, totaling nearly $6 million. These awards fund teams co-led by California-based firefighters and UC researchers to understand the causes of cancer in firefighters and how to prevent it. Applications were evaluated and selected through a competitive peer review process, as described in the Request for Proposals.
2024 List of Awards . For any questions regarding the program, please contact the California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program at firefighter-cancer@ucop. edu .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Teams co-led by California-based firefighters and University of California academics. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000 direct costs over 2 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
California Firefighter Cancer Prevention Pilot Grants is funded by University of California Office of the President (UCOP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Violent Acts Mitigation and Prevention (VAMP) program is sponsored by University of California Office of the President (UCOP). The VAMP program provides funding for University of California locations to address the ongoing threat of violent acts in its campuses or medical centers, including physical assault, threats, or threatening behavior. Funding can be used for new or improved safety programs, equipment, or training, such as active shooter alarms, access control, video surveillance, and de-escalation training.
Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) Statewide Research Programs (e.g., California Breast Cancer Research Program, California HIV/AIDS Research Program) is sponsored by University of California Office of the President (UCOP). The RGPO oversees a broad grantmaking portfolio to support research critical to California, the nation, and the world. This includes programs focused on specific health issues like breast cancer and HIV/AIDS, which directly impact various populations within California.
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