Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 857 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 54 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: 857; 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; 88 with a published date

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ASTRO Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The ASTRO Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant aims to advance the research careers of residents and fellows focusing on radiation oncology through funding basic, translational, and clinical research.	Not published	Up to $50K
Sandra M. Glazier Scholarship Fund Grant Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Sandra M. Glazier Scholarship Fund, established by friends and family in memory of Sandy Glazier, aims to provide financial assistance for college to students affected by cancer.	Not published	Up to $5K
Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust Grants Herbert E Parker Char · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust, established in 1982, focuses on enhancing cancer research and supporting the education and care of underprivileged children and those with special needs.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Keep Climbing Keep Climbing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A storytelling-led program about resilience, healing, and moving through impossible circumstances, using film and outdoor experiences to connect outdoor challenge with the emotional reality families are living.	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Application for Research Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Limited funds available to support research in areas of interest.	Rolling	Varies
AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants for Mid-Career Investigators American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants for Mid-Career Investigators provide $1,000,000 over three years to support innovative research projects aimed at advancing cancer biology and improving patient outcomes.	Not published	Up to $1M
Vicky Amidon Innovation in Lung Cancer Research Award Lung Cancer Initiative · Foundation Not published · $25K One-year research award recognizing and supporting researchers who are developing innovative lung cancer projects that will improve the lives of those at risk of or living with lung cancer.	Not published	$25K
Mystery of the Blue Rose Scholarship Grant Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $16K The Mystery of the Blue Rose Scholarship, offered by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, aims to empower women aged 35 and older who are returning to work in service-related fields, particularly those whose lives have been affected by…	Not published	$100 – $16K
NJCCR: Research Bridge Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $200K The NJCCR Bridge Cancer Research Grants aim to support innovative cancer research projects in New Jersey with funding up to $200,000 for two years.	Not published	Up to $200K
Carcinogen Hazard Assessment Monographs Program (CHAMP) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications to critically and systematically evaluate the scientific evidence on carcinogenic hazards to humans.	Forecast	Varies
St. Baldrick's Foundation Innovation Award St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cancer Care Fund Passavant Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in 2014, Passavant Hospital Foundation's Cancer Care Fund helps financially struggling oncology patients pay for basic needs.	Not published	Varies
PCF-VA Awards (Veterans Affairs Partnership) Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Partnership awards supporting prostate cancer research with veterans and within the VA healthcare system.	Not published	Varies
The Inspire Scholarship Program Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Inspire Scholarship has awarded over $465,000 to childhood cancer survivors in the northern Nevada region since its inception in 2012.	Not published	Varies
Grants Program for Penn Investigators - Early career awards for Fellows, Postdocs and Instructors Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Research grant applications in basic science, prevention, disease interception, and early detection that are relevant to the study of BRCA1/2 will be considered.	Not published	Up to $100K
Petco Love Canine Cancer Fund Grant National Disaster Search Dog Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Petco Love Canine Cancer Fund Grant supports active and retired working canines diagnosed with cancer.	Not published	Varies
Founders Circle CancerFree KIDS · Foundation Not published · $1K Founders Circle is an exclusive giving initiative in Columbus that brings together individuals and sponsors to fund breakthrough pediatric cancer research grants.	Not published	$1K
Basser External Research Grant Program Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The scientific objective of the Basser Center for BRCA includes the funding of cutting-edge cancer research projects related to BRCA1/2 gene mutations ranging from basic science to clinical and translational research with an emphasis on…	Not published	Varies
John Quale Travel Fellowship Grant Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The John Quale Travel Fellowship offers early career investigators in bladder cancer research a chance to attend the annual Bladder Cancer Think Tank Meeting.	Not published	$2K
Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) Innovation Awards Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) Innovation Awards, offered by the American Society for Radiation Oncology, aim to accelerate innovative ideas in radiation therapy.	Not published	Up to $100K
Breast Health Fund Superior Health Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K Direct cash assistance program providing financial aid to individuals with breast cancer facing medical expenses, helping alleviate financial burden of treatment.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine American-Italian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scientific prize awarded by AICF as part of their Scientific Prizes program to recognize excellence in cancer research and medicine.	Not published	Varies
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, supported by Conquer Cancer and the AACR, encourages promising researchers to advance clinical oncology.	Not published	$50K
Cancer Services Grants Salem Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Salem Health Foundation supports various cancer-related programs and services through targeted grants.	Not published	Varies

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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 857 grants for cancer nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 6, 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 857 grants listed, 36 accept applications on a rolling basis, 88 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, 60% 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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