OCRA runs one grant cycle each year. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are issued the first quarter of every year. We use a two step application and peer review process. Letters of Intent (LOIs) are due in early spring and undergo a rigorous peer review by our Scientific Advisory Committee. After LOI review, a subset of those applicants are invited to submit full proposals. Final grant notifications are made in the fall. (This timeline is subject to change.)
Deadline for Letters of Intent: March 26, 2025
Detailed eligibility requirements can be found on the Letter of Intent (LOI) Request for Proposal (RFP) guidelines or the FAQ section of our website. Funding is only available to accredited non-profit universities/colleges, non-profit research hospitals, or a recognized non-profic scientific research facility. OCRA does not offer funding to any for-profit entities, consulting companies, or non-profits who are not conducting the research themselves.