Cancer Research Grant - Blood Cancer Immunotherapy
Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Focus Area: Advancing next-generation immunotherapy for blood cancers, specifically natural killer (NK) cell therapy
Research Focus:
- Enhancing the immune system's ability to recognize and destroy cancer cells
- Improving how NK cells identify cancer cells
- Removing barriers that limit their effectiveness
- Helping NK cells remain active longer in the body
Diseases Covered: Blood cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
Award History:
- Awarded April 2, 2026 to Todd A. Fehniger, M.D., Ph.D. at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
- Represents the Fund's continued $1 million research commitment
Organization Background:
- Kay Yow Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
- Founded December 3, 2007
- Named after legendary NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow
- Has awarded over $11 million total to support cancer research and programs
- Committed to funding innovative research for all cancers affecting women
Review Process:
- Reviewed and recommended by the V Foundation for Cancer Research Scientific Advisory Committee
- Committee composed of nation's top doctors and scientists
- Highly selective process ensuring funding goes to best researchers with bold ideas
Geographic Scope: United States
Contact Information:
- Kris Bowen: kris.bowen@kayyow.com
- Kay Yow Cancer Fund
- 4804 Page Creek Lane, Suite 118
- Durham, NC 27703
- Website: kayyow.com
What Kay Yow Cancer Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 16
- Total given
- $750K
- Median grant
- $38K
- Range
- $25K–$150K
- By dollars: Florida 23%, North Carolina 20%, Virginia 13%. Top recipient cities: Tampa, FL; Cary, NC; Chapel Hill, NC.
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Fields of Work
- Cancer
- Science research
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