DeSantis announces cancer grants applications are open, touts increased research dollars

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 429

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Florida is accepting applications for $70 million in cancer “innovation” funds.

During a press conference in Orlando Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the availability of cancer innovation grant funds for next year and the latest list of researchers chosen to receive grants.

During a lengthy press conference, the governor touted his administration’s focus on increasing cancer research funding during his tenure in office, an interest inspired by First Lady Casey DeSantis’ cancer diagnosis …

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