FY 2025 Annual Report Highlights

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

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Future Program Directions

This section includes CARE Fund’s future program directions with respect to cancer research, prevention, and care (per RCW 43.348.040(5)).

In FY 2025, the CARE Board launched a new approach to grantmaking, introducing regular grant cycles and new funding categories. These more predictable cycles give applicants additional time to prepare proposals, seek matching funds, and build strong teams and collaborations. The Board remains committed to attracting a wide range of applications from across Washington State.

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January

Scientific Discoveries Research Grants

To support innovative cancer researchers and projects seeking new scientific discoveries and breakthrough ideas.

June

Implementation and Outcomes Research Grants

To support implementation, translational, and outcomes research aimed at advancing the application of scientific discoveries and technologies and evaluating their impact on patients and populations.

Co-Funding Partnerships

In addition to biannual grantmaking, CARE Fund actively seeks co-funding partnerships with other organizations and funders. These partnerships are considered year-round and are not limited to the January and June grant cycles. By collaborating with other funders, private philanthropy, and other grantmakers, CARE Fund can help create new opportunities to leverage public and private funds for cancer research and related initiatives.

Co-funding partnerships enable CARE Fund to invest or co-invest in innovative projects and interventions that may not be addressed through CARE Fund’s standard grant programs.

Interested in exploring co-funding partnership opportunities? Contact us.

Joseph Sparacio

CARE Fund Deputy Director

joseph@wacarefund.org

Additional Grant Opportunities

Other funding opportunities may be announced in response to emergent issues or strategic priorities. All proposals are evaluated by independent, expert scientific review committees. Every grant and partnership must promote cancer research to benefit the people of Washington State.

Andy Hill CARE Fund promotes cancer research and improves health outcomes in Washington.

CARE Fund grants are designed to promote cancer research led by public and private entities conducting cancer research in Washington State.

Annual public reports highlighting grants, research progress, prevention, care initiatives, and future directions in cancer research.