Grants for Cancer Nonprofits provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of…
DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Translational Research Partnership Award Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Translational Research Partnership…
DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Clinical Trial Award Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) supports the rapid implementation of…
DoW Prostate Cancer, Data Science Award Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Data Science Award (DSA) supports research that develops or uses quantitative and…
DoW Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports prostate cancer…
DoW Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Physician Research Award (PRA) Supports a mentored research experience to…
Dr. Charles A. Coltman, Jr. Fellowship Program Overview: Initiated in 2008, this fellowship engages outstanding young investigators from SWOG member institutions in learning clinical trial…
Driving Timely Biomarker Testing to Optimize Treatment Decisions for Colorectal Cancer Patients Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pfizer, Inc. Amount: Up to C $100,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026…
Drug Discovery Award Program Overview The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research is dedicated to accelerating exciting academic discoveries into new therapies and platforms that will substantially…
Chordoma Foundation Drug Screening Program Overview: The Drug Screening Program enables researchers and pharmaceutical companies to test promising drugs in chordoma cell and mouse models at a…
Duke Endowment Grant for Mobile 3D Mammography Unit Funder: The Duke Endowment Amount: $685,000 Focus Area: Mobile 3D mammography services for breast cancer screening Geographic Scope: Horry County,…
Dylan Witschen Foundation Scholarship Background: Established in loving memory of Dylan Witschen, a vibrant teenage football player at Anoka Senior High School who was diagnosed with a rare cancerous…
Dynamo & Dash Charities Community Grant Program Funder: Dynamo and Dash Charities Inc (Houston, TX) Mission: Support local nonprofit organizations that share the mission of driving meaningful impact…
Early Career Research Programs: 'A' Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Amount: Up to US $800,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Early…
Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The…
Early Career Research Programs: Young Investigator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Amount: Up to US $180,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary…
Early Career Travel Award Funder: SARC (Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration) Status: Active funding opportunity (listed on Funding Opportunities page) Focus Areas: Support for…
Early Detection Award Program Overview The Early Detection Award supports research focused on early cancer detection and diagnostic approaches. The foundation partners with other organizations…
Early Detection Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Early Detection Award aims to…
Early Investigator Awards Overview: Lynn Sage Scholar research grants that support early-career researchers launching bold new ideas in breast cancer research. Focus Areas: - Breast cancer detection…