Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated August 3, 2026

There are currently 835 active grants for cancer nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Fund Grant
Rolling
Up to $8K
Brees Dream Foundation Grant
Rolling
Varies
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Veteran Cancer Grant
Rolling
$50K
JPB Research/EBP Grant
Rolling
Up to $3K
Heather Hinkle Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant
Rolling
$2K
Thomas F. Kirby Glioblastoma Foundation Award for Drug Development
Rolling
Varies
Siemens: Sponsorships Grant
Rolling
Varies
Physician Scholarship & Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Women's Venture Competition
Rolling
Varies
Catalyst Program State-Level Grants
Rolling
Varies
Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Fund
Rolling
Varies
Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)
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$200 – $250
WVU Cancer Institute - Near-Miss Award
Rolling
Varies
Incyte Healthcare Charitable Contributions Grant
Rolling
Varies
Maine Cancer Foundation: Tobacco Prevention and Treatment Grant
Rolling
Up to $50K
Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Grant
Rolling
Up to $240K
Natalie Gray Foundation Inspiration Award
Rolling
Varies
Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research Grant
Rolling
$60K
Community Assist Grants
Rolling
$10K – $40K
Discovery Boost Grants (DBG)
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Up to $270K
Cancer Research and Support Grants
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Up to $1K
Partners in Giving: Cancer Survivors Grant
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Up to $15K
LifeCare Health Care Fund Grants
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Varies
Feld Entertainment Charitable Contributions Grant
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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