Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 856 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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The Medical Funds Grant Seattle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $40K The Medical Funds Grant, administered by the Seattle Foundation, aims to support medical research and address healthcare needs for low-income children.	Not published	$40K
IASLC Career Advancement Grant International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer · Foundation Not published · $100K The IASLC Career Advancement Grant supports mid-career professionals in thoracic oncology, aiming to bridge the funding gap between early-career and advanced opportunities.	Not published	$100K
TargetCancer Foundation Research Grants Program TargetCancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $125K While TargetCancer Foundation does not focus on any one specific rare cancer, they tackle common challenges shared across all rare cancers. Current focus areas include:	Not published	$50K – $125K
The Bernice Goldblatt Fund Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Decentralized Clinical Trial Initiative (DCTI) Gateway for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bayer-PCF Darolutamide Challenge Awards Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsored awards supporting research on darolutamide, an androgen receptor antagonist, in combination with other therapies and in vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Educational symposium for scholars and practitioners working in breast cancer research and treatment.	Not published	Varies
CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program Grant Cancer Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.3M The CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program provides up to $1.25 million in funding over five years to mid-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward research in cancer immunotherapy.	Not published	Up to $1.3M
Limited Competition: Biospecimen Banks to support NCI National Clinical Trials Network Biospecimen Banks (NCTN Biobanks) and the NCI Early-Phase and Experimental Clinical Trials Biospecimen Bank (EET Biobank) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $19,100,000 total Through this limited competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications to support continuation of the two distinct biospecimen banking resources: The National Clinical Trials…	Forecast	$19,100,000 total
Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research (JCC Fund) Fellowship Grant The Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · $222K The Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research (JCC Fund) Fellowship supports exceptional postdoctoral fellows pursuing biomedical research to enhance human health.	Not published	$222K
AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $120K	Not published	$120K
Elsie and Pansy Allen Memorial Fund Davie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide financial assistance to residents experiencing hardship due to illness or medical conditions	Rolling	Varies
Project Cure CRC: Senior Investigator Award Grant Colorectal Cancer Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Colorectal Cancer Alliance invites proposals for the Project Cure CRC: Senior Investigator Award, aimed at transformative research in colorectal cancer. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with no deadlines.	Not published	Up to $300K
ACP Tobacco Prevention Grants (Mini Grants) Arkansas Cancer Coalition · Foundation Not published · $4K – $6K	Not published	$4K – $6K
Advancing Care for Patients with Advanced ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Pfizer is launching a grant initiative to enhance care for patients with advanced ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).	Not published	Up to $100K
MacKenzie Foundation Grant Scott R Mackenzie Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation offers grants to support innovative genetic research aimed at advancing cures for diseases like cancer, diabetes, lung, and heart diseases.	Not published	Varies
Reach Awards Sammys Superheroes Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K Designed to move hypothesis-driven research into the clinic. These grants are intended to fund developmental therapeutic studies in the late stage of preclinical testing.	Not published	$250K
Extramural Discovery Science Accelerator Award Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Extramural Discovery Science Accelerator Award supports the commercialization of ongoing cancer research projects, focusing on experiments that facilitate technology validation and de-risking.	Not published	Up to $75K
Knight Cancer Institute: Community Partnership Program - Tiered Grants Oregon Health & Science University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Partnership Program - Tiered Grants The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute created the Community Partnership Program to support the development of sustainable collaborations with Oregon communities to address community-identified…	Not published	Varies
AACR-EMD Serono "I'M IN" Oncodisparity Fellowship for Bladder Cancer Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $65K The AACR-EMD Serono 'I'M IN' Oncodisparity Fellowship for Bladder Cancer aims to support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows in addressing cancer disparities in bladder cancer care.	Not published	$65K
Cancer Disparities Capacity Building Pilot Project Greater Lowell Health Alliance CHNA 10 Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K This is a multi-phase project to address cancer disparities in the Greater Lowell region.	Not published	$100K
Health and Medical Services: Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, established in 2004, supports breast cancer initiatives in New York's Hudson Valley. They offer grants for projects focused on breast health education, outreach, and support services.	Not published	Varies
Wharton Nursing Leaders Program Scholarship Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Wharton Nursing Leaders Program Scholarship, offered by the Oncology Nursing Foundation, supports nurse-managers aspiring to become chief nursing officers.	Not published	Up to $8K
Joint ECOG-ACRIN Program Gateway for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	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 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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