The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), is offering a funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP), specifically the Concept Award, which supports innovative research on rare cancers affecting fewer than six individuals per 100,000 annually in the U.S. This award mechanism encourages high-risk, groundbreaking studies without the need for preliminary data, focusing on areas such as biological understanding, model development for clinical readiness, and novel therapeutic strategies. The total funding available for this initiative is approximately $2.88 million, with an expected 18 awards to be granted. Key deadlines include a Letter of Intent due by July 15, 2024, and a full application submission deadline of August 26, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.