Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 858 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 55 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 433 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.

Grants tracked: 858; from 359 funders
Median award: $100K; middle half $20K–$250K
Total listed funding: $101.3M; across 433 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 36; 89 with a published date

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Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance-AACR Career Development Award Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance-AACR Career Development Award aims to advance innovative research on invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), the second most common subtype of breast cancer.	Not published	Up to $150K
Global Oncology Young Investigator Award Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (YIA) supports early-career researchers aiming to enhance global oncology knowledge. It encourages innovative research in both low and high resource settings, addressing unique cancer challenges.	Not published	$50K
EMF SAMFund Financial Assistance Grants Expect Miracles Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $19K The EMF SAMFund Financial Assistance Grants support young adult cancer survivors facing financial hardships due to their diagnosis.	Not published	Up to $19K
Smoky Valley Cares Fund - Beyond the Diagnosis Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Provides financial assistance for individuals with cancer who may be in financial need and are actively undergoing cancer treatment.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Elsa U. Pardee Foundation- Grant for Supporting Innovative Cancer Research Elsa U Pardee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation has been a pioneer in cancer research funding since 1944, providing over $110 million to more than 300 institutions across the U.S. It supports innovative approaches by both new and established researchers…	Not published	Varies
IMPACT RFA - Support Research to Reduce Prostate Cancer Mortality American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among men in the United States.	Not published	Varies
Research and Educational Grants Conn Breast Health Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Consortium Research Grant St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CARE FOR RARE Collaborative Grants (ETMR and ATRT Research) Solving Kids' Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K The collaborative aims to address the lack of research and funding in these tumor types with the goal to improve survival in children with these understudied, rare tumors.	Not published	$200K
Chris4Life Research Program - Rectal Cancer Research Grant Colorectal Cancer Alliance · Foundation Not published · $250K	Not published	$250K
Hope for the Journey Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Hope for the Journey Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support, backed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, offers vital non-medical financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.	Not published	Up to $1K
Institutional Research Grants (IRG) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $360K The Institutional Research Grants (IRG) program by the American Cancer Society provides essential seed funding for newly independent investigators to launch cancer research projects.	Not published	Up to $360K
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships American-Italian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF funds post-doctoral research fellowships for promising young Italian scientists who work and train in collaboration with mentors at major cancer centers in the United States.	Not published	Varies
SAMFund Financial Assistance Grant Expect Miracles Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Email: info@expectmiraclesfoundation.org	Not published	Varies
PCF Dream Teams (Prostate Cancer Dream Teams) Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Multi-institutional, interdisciplinary research teams addressing major challenges in prostate cancer treatment and outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Chordoma Foundation Research Grants Program Chordoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Chordoma Foundation awards research grants to advance understanding of chordoma biology and develop new therapeutic approaches.	Not published	$50K – $300K
CancerFree KIDS Research Grants - New Idea Awards CancerFree KIDS · Foundation Not published · $650K – $1M New Idea Awards fund bold concepts in the earliest stages of discovery for pediatric cancer research. These grants support innovative, high-risk research that has the potential to revolutionize childhood cancer treatment.	Not published	$650K – $1M
Seed Grant Program Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seed Grant Program is the Foundation's investment in promising pancreatic cancer research projects. Seed Grants enable investigators to work in the areas of diagnosis, therapy, and basic science.	Not published	Varies
CLL Global Research Foundation Research Grant CLL Global Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The CLL Global Research Foundation (Houston, TX) funds chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) research grants of up to $150,000 for 12 months to M.D./Ph.D. researchers at accredited institutions, via an annual LOI-then-full-application process…	Not published	Up to $150K
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research named in Honor of John Robert Lewis Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300K	Not published	$300K
Exelixis Grants & Giving Exelixis · Foundation Not published · Varies Exelixis Grants & Giving focuses on impactful charitable contributions, supporting non-profit organizations in community support, healthcare-related initiatives, independent patient assistance, medical education, and sponsorships.	Not published	Varies
Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation Grant Walter and Louise Sutcliffe 1990 FD · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation was created from the residuary estate of Mrs. Louise Sutcliffe.	Not published	Varies
Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $460K The Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award aims to address the shortage of physician-scientists by supporting U.S. Specialty Board eligible physicians in cancer research.	Not published	$460K
Special Opportunity Team Science Academic-Industry Partnership Award Grant Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) invites proposals for the Special Opportunity Team Science Academic-Industry Partnership Award, focusing on innovative translational research in melanoma prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.	Not published	Up to $900K

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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 858 grants for cancer nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 5, 2026, 433 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 (60), American Association for Cancer Research (27), American Cancer Society Inc (21), Conquer Cancer Foundation (20), and St Baldrick's Foundation Inc (14). In all, 359 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for cancer nonprofits due?

Of 858 grants listed, 36 accept applications on a rolling basis, 89 have a published upcoming deadline, 206 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 527 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 61% 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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