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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International Innovation Grant (IIG) Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Support innovative projects that can reduce cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries while demonstrating potential for transfer to other LMIC settings	Not published	Up to $20K
Jordan Wilcox Pediatric Cancer Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers · Foundation Not published · $400 The Jordan Wilcox Pediatric Cancer Fund Grant provides critical financial assistance to low or moderate-income families in Bradford, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Tioga County, NY.	Not published	$400
SWOG/Hope Foundation Impact Award The Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Formerly known as The SWOG Development Award, this funding program encourages novel and innovative SWOG research by supporting early and conceptual stages of projects.	Not published	Varies
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Paul Calabresi Career Development Award in Clinical Oncology (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (K12).	Forecast	Varies
The Jenna's Rainbow Moving Forward Grant Jenna's Rainbow Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Jenna's Rainbow offers grants to help adult brain or spinal cord tumor survivors who are moving into a new chapter of their life.	Not published	$3K
Fight CRC & CGA-IGC Early Career Award Fight Colorectal Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative research grant awarded jointly by Fight Colorectal Cancer and the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) to advance patient care and support for individuals and families affected…	Not published	Varies
RFA: ACS-ASTRO CSDG ( Clinician Scientist Development Grant ) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $405K – $675K The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) co-fund the Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG), aimed at advancing the research careers of clinician scientists in radiation oncology.	Not published	$405K – $675K
Finn's Funds Grant Program Finn's Fighters Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual research grant program supporting innovative research projects related to lung cancer. Recipients are selected from hundreds of applicants and represent leading minds committed to improving outcomes for lung cancer patients.	Not published	Varies
Peg Fisher-Jullie Fight for Life Research Award A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
Joint NCI/SPORE/P20 Program Gateway for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mentored Investigator Grant The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Mentored Investigator Grant supports early-career researchers conducting ovarian cancer research. Recipients are postdoctoral fellows and early-career investigators working under mentorship at research institutions.	Not published	$100K
International Development & Education Award Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) supports early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries, enhancing their expertise through mentorship and participation in the ASCO Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grant Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, established in 2017, supports Texas charitable organizations in areas such as medical research for serious conditions, education for children with disabilities, and promoting fine arts.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Metastatic Brain Tumor Collaborative - CNS Metastasis Research Grants American Brain Tumor Association · Foundation Not published · $50K Support high-risk, high-impact projects with the potential to transform how metastatic brain tumors are detected and managed.	Not published	$50K
Supportive Care Research Grant St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
LB Charitable Foundation Grants LB Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The LB Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting various causes such as homelessness, cancer research, and aid for disabled veterans.	Not published	Varies
Pablove Seed Grants - Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS) Pablove Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $105K The Pablove Foundation offers the Powered by Pablove Seed Grants to support innovative research on Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS) and other pediatric cancers.	Not published	Up to $105K
Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) Sisters Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $350 BCAP is a financial assistance and mammogram program providing support to breast cancer survivors in active treatment and uninsured women seeking mammography screening. Open up to 3 times per year contingent on funding Sisters Network® Inc.	Not published	Up to $350
The Two Four Club Ryan Callahan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program to provide financial assistance and respite to families battling pediatric cancer who inspire the foundation with their resilience, hope, and determination.	Not published	Varies
AIOF Patient Support Fund Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The AIOF Patient Support Fund provides financial support up to $2,000 per patient per year to Alaska cancer patients undergoing treatment for access-to-care barriers -- transportation, lodging, basic necessities, some medical expenses…	Rolling	Up to $2K
AHNS Endocrine Surgery Section ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association Award for Thyroid Cancer Research Grant The American Head and Neck Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies $10,000, one year. One available.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant aims to attract and retain promising early career scientists in pediatric oncology research.	Not published	Up to $5K
See, Test & Treat Grant Single-Year Funding College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The See, Test & Treat Grant offers funding for a pathologist-led cancer screening program aimed at underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $50K

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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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