Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 856 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 54 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 432 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.

Grants tracked: 856; from 358 funders
Median award: $100K; middle half $20K–$250K
Total listed funding: $101.1M; across 432 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 36; 88 with a published date

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Jane Lloyd Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Jane Lloyd Fund (a field-of-interest fund at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation) supports the day-to-day living expenses of people with cancer in northwest Litchfield County, CT, awarded by a committee.	Rolling	Varies
Julie Swedberg YOLO Early Career Research Award A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Fund Grant Healthwell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Fund, managed by the HealthWell Foundation, aims to alleviate financial burdens for underinsured patients battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).	Not published	Up to $8K
Brees Dream Foundation Grant Brees Dream Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brees Dream Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of cancer patients while providing essential care, education, and opportunities for children and families in need.	Not published	Varies
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Veteran Cancer Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award for Veteran Cancer supports promising researchers transitioning from training to faculty roles, focusing on cancer issues affecting veterans.	Not published	$50K
JPB Research/EBP Grant Daisy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The JPB Research/EBP Grant, provided by the DAISY Foundation, supports nurse-led research or evidence-based projects focusing on patients with cancer or autoimmune diseases.	Not published	Up to $3K
Heather Hinkle Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Heather Hinkle Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund, established by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports college students from the Texas Panhandle who have faced significant health challenges.	Not published	$2K
Thomas F. Kirby Glioblastoma Foundation Award for Drug Development Glioblastoma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The inaugural 2018 award was presented to Dr. Gregory Riggins, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neurosurgery and Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, for his research project "Development of an improved version of the…	Not published	Varies
Siemens: Sponsorships Grant Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Siemens Healthineers USA offers sponsorships to support healthcare initiatives across the U.S. They emphasize funding for healthcare organizations and related events, ensuring that requests comply with eligibility criteria.	Not published	Varies
Physician Scholarship & Grant Program (Acpmp) Appendix Cancerpseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Women's Venture Competition Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AIM-HI Accelerator Fund's venture competition supporting women-led companies in oncology and patient-empowering health-tech.	Not published	Varies
BRACE Award Venture Competition Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K Venture competition providing vital support to early-stage biotechs to accelerate innovative cancer therapeutics, diagnostics and prevention products toward the clinic.	Not published	Up to $600K
Catalyst Program State-Level Grants Fight Colorectal Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catalyst State-by-State Advocacy Program provides funding and technical assistance to support state-level policy change through coalition building and grassroots advocacy to increase access to life-saving colorectal cancer screening.	Not published	Varies
Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Fund Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide small crisis grants to families and individuals dealing with cancer in the Greater Itasca Area. Greater Itasca Area (Itasca County, Hill City, Remer, Blackduck, and Northome)	Rolling	Varies
Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) American Breast Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $200 – $250	Rolling	$200 – $250
WVU Cancer Institute - Near-Miss Award West Virginia University Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund additional data collection to strengthen the resubmission of a cancer-related NIH grant application.	Not published	Varies
Incyte Healthcare Charitable Contributions Grant Incyte Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Incyte Corporation offers charitable contributions to organizations aligned with its mission to improve the lives of patients with cancer and other diseases.	Not published	Varies
Maine Cancer Foundation: Tobacco Prevention and Treatment Grant Maine Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Maine Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing tobacco use and its related health burdens in Maine, where lung cancer rates are notably high.	Not published	Up to $50K
Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship aims to support computational scientists who integrate quantitative methods with biological research, especially in cancer biology.	Not published	Up to $240K
Natalie Gray Foundation Inspiration Award The Natalie Gray Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards individuals, families, or organizations that have inspired others to make a difference for children experiencing pediatric brain tumors or cancer.	Not published	Varies
Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research Grant Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $60K Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research The Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research was established in October 2011 as an endowed field of interest fund.	Not published	$60K
Community Assist Grants The Sharks Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Sharks Foundation, established in 1994, aims to empower Bay Area youth by providing Community Assist Grants that support wellness, education, and hockey initiatives.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $270K The Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) offered by the American Cancer Society support innovative and high-risk exploratory cancer research.	Not published	Up to $270K
Cancer Research and Support Grants The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Assn Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Foundation established the Cancer Network to address the prevalence and variety of cancer affecting English Springer Spaniels.	Rolling	Up to $1K

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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 856 grants for cancer nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 6, 2026, 432 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, 358 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for cancer nonprofits due?

Of 856 grants listed, 36 accept applications on a rolling basis, 88 have a published upcoming deadline, 205 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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