Grants for Cancer Nonprofits
Last updated October 24, 2026
Grantable tracks 832 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 49 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 423 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.
- Grants tracked
- 832
- from 357 funders
- Median award
- $100K
- middle half $20K–$250K
- Total listed funding
- $99.2M
- across 423 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 36
- 75 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · Up to $300K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects focused on further development and validation of emerging technologies offering… | |
| Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · Up to $150K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies for analyzing, targeting, probing, handling, or quality control of biospecimens… | |
| Medical Research Grants- Resubmission Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Nov 12, 2026 · Up to $25K The Medical Research Grants program offers funding of up to $25,000 for Resubmission Grants aimed at enhancing NIH proposals that were previously scored in the top 50% but not funded. | |
| Annual Grants The Osteosarcoma Institute · Foundation ~November · $500K – $800K | |
| Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 17, 2026 · Up to $200K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) along with other participating Institutes encourages submission of applications proposing to conduct secondary data analysis and integration of existing… | |
| Survivor Strong Scholarship Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · $3K Sponsored by Allan and Phyllis Walters, who believe in the strength and resilience of brain tumor survivors. Newest of CBTF's five scholarships, announced in October 2021. | |
| Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): Discovery, Validation Centers (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 23, 2026 · $3,400,000 total The NIH Common Fund, National Institute on Aging, National Cancer Institute and additional NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Stage 2 of the Cellular… | |
| Research Grant Application Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| Quality of Life Grant Application Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation · Foundation ~December · Up to $18K | |
| Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival - Pledge Partner Program Dragonheart Vermont Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Each year, Dragonheart Vermont's Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival designates a "Pledge Partner" — a like-minded organization that receives funds raised through the festival. | |
| To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Grants Program To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation awards annual grants to nonprofit organizations that provide direct and emergency services to people facing breast cancer throughout all phases of their breast cancer journey. | |
| The Sydney Heersink Grant The Breasties Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies An annual grant funded by The Breasties in honor of the life of Sydney Heersink. | |
| AGA-GCF Memorial Research Scholar Award in Gastric Cancer Gastric Cancer Foundation · Foundation ~December · $100K – $300K The AGA–Gastric Cancer Foundation Ben Feinstein Memorial Research Scholar Award in Gastric Cancer provides outstanding young researchers three-year grants to conduct innovative gastric cancer studies. | |
| Gabriela Blanco College Scholarships for Siblings of Childhood Cancer Survivors Sofia's Hope Inc · Foundation ~December · $2K | |
| Sofia Blanco College Scholarships for Childhood Cancer Survivors Sofia's Hope Inc · Foundation ~December · $2K | |
| Isabella Dora Corcelli Memorial Fund Chartercare Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Assists young female cancer patients with quality of life needs during cancer treatment. | |
| National Cancer Institute's Investigator-Initiated Early Phase Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Up to $500K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks research projects that implement early phase (Phase 0, I, and II) investigator-initiated clinical trials focused on cancer-targeted diagnostic and… | |
| Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Grant Program (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Varies Through this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for support of investigator-initiated clinical trials that have the potential to reduce the burden of cancer through improvements… | |
| Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk with Use of Incretin Mimetics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Varies The goal of the proposed funding announcement is twofold, to promote preclinical and patient based studies examining the mechanism(s) through which incretin mimetics (including agonists or antagonists of GLP-1, GIP-1, or dual GLP-1/GIP-1… | |
| Interventions to expand cancer screening and preventive services to ADVANCE health in populations that experience health disparities (R01, Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Varies The Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) and participating National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICs) are issuing this R01 to solicit applications to address barriers and facilitators that impede use or uptake… | |
| Cancer Challenge Grant - 2026-2027 The Cancer Challenge · Foundation ~January · Varies Funding supports local cancer services and programs including: | |
| Discovery of the Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers and of Congenital Anomalies: Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · Varies As part of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program ( Kids First Program ), the NIH invites applications to submit samples from pediatric cohorts for whole genome sequencing at a Kids First Program supported sequencing… | |
| Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network (GTN) (U19 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · Up to $700K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications for research on novel therapies for adult glioblastoma (GBM). | |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship Hope Funds for Cancer Research · Foundation ~January · $2K – $62K The program specifically targets research on the following cancers: Applications are evaluated with strong emphasis on innovation: |
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Grants for cancer nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 36 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 75 9%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 205 25%
- No deadline published
- 516 62%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 75 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for cancer nonprofits
- National Institutes of Health 53 active
- American Association for Cancer Research 27 active
- American Cancer Society Inc 21 active
- Conquer Cancer Foundation 20 active
- St Baldrick's Foundation Inc 14 active
- The Pfizer Foundation Inc 13 active
357 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 832 active grants for cancer nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 24, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for cancer nonprofits
Cancer-focused grants support nonprofits, research institutions, and community organizations working on cancer research, prevention, screening, and patient support. The American Cancer Society is the nation's largest private nonprofit funder of cancer research, and Susan G. Komen is the largest private funder of breast cancer research, alongside federal funding from the National Cancer Institute at NIH. Grants span laboratory discovery, clinical work, community screening, and direct patient assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for cancer nonprofits award?
Of the 832 grants for cancer nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 423 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $100K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $250K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for cancer nonprofits?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (53), American Association for Cancer Research (27), American Cancer Society Inc (21), Conquer Cancer Foundation (20), and St Baldrick's Foundation Inc (14). In all, 357 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for cancer nonprofits due?
Of 832 grants listed, 36 accept applications on a rolling basis, 75 have a published upcoming deadline, 205 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 516 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for cancer nonprofits?
Funding ranges from research grants for laboratory and clinical science to community grants for screening, education, navigation, and patient support. The American Cancer Society funds extramural research at nonprofit institutions nationwide, while organizations like Susan G. Komen fund both research and community programs delivering breast-health services to underserved populations. Federal cancer funding flows primarily through the National Cancer Institute.
Which foundations fund cancer programs and research?
The American Cancer Society is the largest private nonprofit source of cancer-research funding, supporting researchers at institutions across the country. Susan G. Komen is the world's largest private funder of breast cancer research and also funds community breast-health programs. The National Cancer Institute at NIH is the dominant federal funder, and disease-specific foundations fund research and support for particular cancers.
Are there grants for both research and patient support?
Yes. Research grants fund scientists and clinical investigators, typically through institutions, while patient-support and community grants fund screening, navigation, education, and direct assistance such as help with transportation or living costs. Funders like Susan G. Komen operate on both sides, and the American Cancer Society also provides patient-support programs alongside research. Match your proposal to the right track, as research grants usually flow through academic or medical institutions.
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