Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 856 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Partners in Giving: Cancer Survivors Grant Foundation for Delaware County · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Partner Giving grants are available in priority areas focusing on: Community Development, Health, Hospice and Homecare, Support for Cancer Survivors, and Youth Development.Eligible organizations may apply for funding under any of the…	Not published	Up to $15K
LifeCare Health Care Fund Grants Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We support our community by connecting people to resources. From grants, loans, and scholarships to business consulting and local giving, we’re here to guide and support donors and recipients alike.	Not published	Varies
Feld Entertainment Charitable Contributions Grant Feld Entertainment · Foundation Not published · Varies Feld Entertainment's Charitable Contributions aim to support children in need through various initiatives. Their donations have significantly impacted organizations like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.	Not published	Varies
NJCCR: Predoctoral Fellowship Grants State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $100K The NJCCR Predoctoral Fellowship Grants aim to attract and retain promising scientists focused on cancer research in New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $100K
Rally Career Development Award Rally Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Provides opportunity for investigators to develop independent research by funding a significant portion of their salary to ensure protected research time. Helps investigators progress from mentorship to independence.	Not published	$100K
RamStrength Scholarships Lubick Foundation Ramstrength · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Eunice and Milton Ring Grant for ROS1 Cancer Research The ROS1ders Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A seed grant for ROS1 cancer research. Funding is provided by Eunice and Milton Ring, whose daughter Karen Ring Weiss is a member of the ROS1+ cancer community.	Not published	Varies
Bladder Cancer Career Development Award Grant Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K The Bladder Cancer Career Development Award supports junior investigators aiming to establish an independent research program in bladder cancer.	Not published	$250K
Assistance Request Application Hope for Autumn Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Hope for Autumn Foundation provides financial assistance to families battling childhood cancer who are being treated at Children's Hospital of Alabama. Requests for assistance are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.	Rolling	Varies
Distinguished Scientist Award Grant Sontag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Distinguished Scientist Award, established in 2003 by the Sontag Foundation, provides $750,000 over five years to support innovative brain cancer research.	Not published	Up to $750K
Tina’s Wish Team Science Grant (formerly the Individual Investigator Grant) - Tina’s Wish Rising Star Grant The Honorable Tina Brozman Fdtn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Tina’s Wish is proud to fund research projects at institutions across the country!	Not published	Varies
Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure - Patient Navigation Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure Grant supports organizations in Illinois to enhance patient navigation services for breast cancer.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
BCRFA Scholar Award Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Ala · Foundation Not published · $100K One of the BCRFA Pilot Grant Awards categories designed to support and mentor early-career researchers in breast cancer research. The BCRFA has invested almost $10 million in breast cancer research since its inception in 1996.	Not published	$100K
St. Baldrick's Foundation Scholar (Career Development) Award Grant St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $330K The St. Baldrick's Foundation Scholar (Career Development) Award supports early-career researchers dedicated to childhood cancer research.	Not published	Up to $330K
Handbags That Help The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $41K – $59K A giving circle that has awarded $771,322 in grants since its first year of grantmaking in 2008. The program supports nonprofit organizations serving Hancock County with focus on strengthening families and community wellbeing.	Not published	$41K – $59K
Cally's Comforts Ryan Callahan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A support program providing thoughtfully curated comfort bags to families during hospital stays related to pediatric cancer.	Not published	Varies
Mission Boost Grants (MBG) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K The Mission Boost Grants (MBG) by the American Cancer Society aim to enhance cancer research by funding projects that translate into human testing.	Not published	$100K – $500K
Momcology Community Support Grant Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K The grant funded Momcology's initiatives to:	Not published	$10K
CCRF Research Grants (incl. Emerging Scientist Awards) Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF, Minneapolis) funds childhood cancer research through a Research Grants program.	Not published	Varies
LCRF \| Bayer Research Award on Innovative Therapeutic Strategies to Treat Lung Cancers Harboring HER2 Mutations and/or Other HER2 Alterations Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual research award supporting innovative therapeutic approaches for treating lung cancers with HER2 mutations and/or other HER2 alterations. Recipients are selected from hundreds of applicants.	Not published	Varies
Family Assistance Fund Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Family Assistance Fund provides direct financial assistance to families of children with cancer in northern Nevada to alleviate the financial and emotional burden of cancer treatment.	Rolling	Varies
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Honor of John Robert Lewis Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research honors the legacy of Representative John Robert Lewis and aims to support the development of diverse talent in pancreatic cancer research.	Not published	Up to $300K
Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Awards to Promote Diversity and Inclusion Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $150K The Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Awards aim to support early-career investigators conducting innovative research relevant to breast cancer.	Not published	$150K
Patient Support Fund Program Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The AIOF Patient Support Fund has been created to address patient needs related to access to care and alleviate financial burdens for cancer patients.	Rolling	Up to $2K

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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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