The Last Mile Sarcoma Research Award

Overview
The Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for its Last Mile Research Grant. In its second year, the research funding opportunity provides one-year grants of $150,000, to support translational science research on the etiology, molecular biology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of human sarcomas. Completed applications must be submitted by April 3, 2023, at 5:00 pm EDT.

In support of our overall mission to fund research and increase awareness and advocacy for sarcoma patients and their families, the goal of the SFA grant program is to encourage research that results in improved therapeutic options for sarcoma patients.

Funding Availability
The total award amount is $150,000 for one year. Grants are awarded on an annual cycle from February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024.

For each awarded grant, funding of up to $150,000 in total cost is available to cover equipment, supplies and other expenses in support of research within the period of performance.  In addition, the following funding restrictions apply:

• No more than 10% of the total cost amount can be applied to indirect cost (i.e., $15,000 indirect cost toward the $150,000 total cost of the grant)
• The SFA does not permit funds to be used for Principal Investigator (PI) salaries. However, applicants are permitted to request money for the payment of salaries for non-faculty post-docs, fellows, and technicians, if applicable. No more than 50% of total cost can be used for salaries (e.g., $75,000 for the $150,000 award).

For complete instructions and guidelines, please review The Last Mile Sarcoma Research Award Request for Proposals.  Information can also be found in the The Last Mile Sarcoma Research Award FAQ.

Completed applications must be submitted by April 3, 2023, at 5:00 pm EDT.  Researchers must submit proposals electronically at proposalCENTRAL.  First-time users will be required to register and complete a professional profile for an SFA research grant.  The SFA does not accept applications via e-mail or paper applications.

Key Dates

April 3, 2023	Submission deadline for proposals
April– Mid-June 2023 (estimate)	SFA Medical Advisory Board ranks proposals
Mid-June, 2023 (estimate)	Winners selected and awards announced
July 1, 2023	Award funds made available
July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024	Grant Award Period of Performance (start date – end date)

Questions about SFA research grants can be sent to [email protected].  Questions regarding proposalCENTRAL can be directed to proposalCENTRAL customer service at 1-800-875-2562.