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Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
ACS Extramural Discovery Science And Grant Application Submissions
Official FAQ page for American Cancer Society grant applicants, detailing submission deadlines, peer review committee assignments, and procedures for requesting eligibility exceptions.
Applicants who do not meet standard grant policies may request an extension or exception due to extenuating circumstances.
Requirements
Requests for eligibility exceptions must be sent to grant.eligibility@cancer.org by October 15 for Winter applications or April 15 for Summer applications.; Eligibility exception requests must include a rationale letter, CV, and NIH biosketch.; Approved eligibility exception letters must be included in the application appendix.
Application materials
Letter with rationale for extension/exception; Curriculum Vitae (CV); NIH biosketch; Approval letter for eligibility exceptions
How to apply
Submit grant applications by the June 1 or December 1 deadlines.; If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are accepted the following business day.; Email eligibility exception requests to grant.eligibility@cancer.org.
Important dates
June 1 (Standard Deadline); December 1 (Standard Deadline); October 15 (Deadline for Winter eligibility exception requests); April 15 (Deadline for Summer eligibility exception requests)
Contact
grant.eligibility@cancer.org; 800.227.2345
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