Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust Grant

The Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust Grant supports innovative cancer research and enhances the quality of life for children and cancer patients in Washington, D.C. It funds non-profit organizations focused on pediatric care and cancer treatment, particularly for those in disadvantaged communities. The Trust prioritizes programs that provide compassionate care and support early-career scientists through its Pew-Stewart Scholars program, fostering breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment.

Note: For new applicants, a letter of inquiry is required before submitting a full proposal by the deadline above.
About the Trust
The Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust provides support for innovative scientists researching cancer and for exceptional non-profit organizations striving to improve the quality of life for children and for people with cancer residing in the District of Columbia.
What We Support
The Stewart Trust funds Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organizations in the areas of pediatric and cancer care, and scientists seeking to make breakthroughs in cancer research.
Pediatrics
The Stewart Trust focuses its support on serving children who are physically or mentally ill or handicapped and reside in the most disadvantaged and vulnerable neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. The Trust grants fund programs and organizations that improve quality of life for these children, as well as programs that prevent common childhood diseases. Examples of grantees/initiatives include:
Community Health CentersNeonatal Care programsEarly medical interventions that benefit childhood educationPediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy, including bilingual therapistsSupport for pediatric mental health
Cancer Research
The Stewart Trust supports promising early-career scientists seeking cures for cancer exclusively through our Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research program.
A collaboration between the Stewart Trust and the Pew Charitable Trusts, this innovative program provides grants to young scientists who are disrupting and advancing the field of cancer research through new approaches in genetics, structural biology, and related fields.
Applicants are nominated annually by NCI-designated Cancer Centers in the U.S., and selected by a Pew-Stewart Committee of nationally-recognized cancer scientists.
Cancer Care
The Trust also supports cancer treatment for low-income populations in Washington, D.C.

Eligibility

Organizations must be able to provide evidence of tax-exempt status as defined by IRS code 501(c)(3) and public charity status under IRS Section 509.The Trust prefers that the organization seeking funding is based in Washington, DC and/or serve residents of Washington, D.C.

Ineligibility

The Trust does not fund endowments, building programs, or capital campaigns.The Trust does not make awards for scholarships to individuals or to institutions on behalf of individuals.