ORLANDO, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced $60 million in grant awards from the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund on Wednesday.
The announcement also opened applications for the 2026-27 cycle, which will feature $70 million in total funding.
Governor DeSantis Announces Florida Cancer Innovation Fund Awardees https://t.co/JgYvZREjul
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) August 19, 2026
Cancer remains Florida’s second leading cause of death, with nearly 40% of residents expected to receive a diagnosis in their lifetime.
Florida has invested more than $1.4 billion in cancer research and treatment. Since 2019 we have increased funding for cancer research programs by over 175 percent, and we have launched new initiatives like the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to support innovative approaches to… pic.twitter.com/9iuPIUqs1B
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) August 20, 2026
This increase represents a $10 million boost over the previous year to support state-based research and treatment initiatives.
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