Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 856 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Walter S. Mander Foundation Grants Walter S Mander Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walter S. Mander Foundation offers grants focused on urban agriculture, local sustainable agriculture, community development, and cancer research.	Not published	Varies
AICF International Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship American-Italian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF) International Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship funds promising young Italian scientists to perform basic, translational or clinical cancer research in competitive US labs (nearly 400 scientists /…	Not published	Varies
FBCF Education Grants Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) offers education grants for Florida organizations, providing up to $7,500 for single-county projects and up to $15,000 for multi-county initiatives.	Not published	Up to $15K
CFNJ: St. Clare’s Cancer Support Services Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $10K The St. Clare’s Cancer Support Services Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, aims to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and their families in Sussex and Morris Counties.	Not published	$10K
Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award Grant LUNGevity Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award by LUNGevity supports physician-scientists conducting lung cancer research aimed at addressing health disparities.	Not published	$50K – $100K
AHEAD Awards (Advancing Health Equity and Addressing Disparities) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive…	Not published	Varies
AACR-EMD Serono “I’M IN” Oncodisparity Fellowships in Lung and Urothelial Cancers Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $65K The AACR-EMD Serono 'I'M IN' Oncodisparity Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral fellows in conducting research on cancer disparities, particularly in non-small cell lung cancer and advanced urothelial carcinoma.	Not published	$65K
B-Fund Grant Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The B-Fund Grant by the Brem Foundation aims to enhance early detection of breast cancer by funding crucial screening and diagnostic tests for women in need.	Not published	Varies
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Award Grant St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $195K The St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Award supports pediatric oncology training through a two-year fellowship, with a potential third year based on need and achievements.	Not published	Up to $195K
Lung Cancer Discovery Award Grant American Lung Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Lung Cancer Discovery Award, offered by the American Lung Association, supports innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for lung cancer patients.	Not published	Up to $200K
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Primary Brain Tumors Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award for Primary Brain Tumors, supported by Conquer Cancer and the AACR, aims to fund promising researchers transitioning from training to faculty roles.	Not published	$50K
Innovation Awards Sammys Superheroes Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K Provide critical and significant seed funding for experienced investigators with a novel and promising approach to finding causes and cures for childhood cancers.	Not published	$250K
Smoky Valley Cares Fund – Beyond the Diagnosis Lindsborg Community Hospital Association · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Provides financial assistance for those with cancer who may be in financial need during cancer treatment. Financial and diagnostic details are shared only with essential hospital staff who process applications.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Prevent Cancer Foundation- Community Grants Prevent Cancer Foundation aka Cancer Research & Prevention Fndn · Foundation Not published · $100K The Prevent Cancer Foundation is launching a $100,000 community grant program for 2024-2026, focusing on patient navigation for cancer prevention and early detection.	Not published	$100K
Lymphoma Research Foundation- Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants Lymphoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $195K The Lymphoma Research Foundation's Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants support early career researchers dedicated to lymphoma research.	Not published	$195K
Cancer Center Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research Catherine Peachey Fund Grant Indiana Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Applicants must send an email declaring their intent to apply. Please include the names of all collaborators/team members as well as a 1-2 sentence description of the project and tentative project title.	Not published	Up to $30K
Recoverable Translational Research Grants National Foundation For Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Multiyear grants designed to catalyze promising laboratory cancer research and support the translational research phase—the segue between basic and applied research where laboratory findings are validated and viable candidates are put on…	Not published	Varies
PCRF Basic Science Grants Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The PCRF Basic Science Grants support innovative childhood cancer research by funding non-profit institutions in the US.	Not published	Up to $450K
Hogs for the Cause Family Grants for Pediatric Brain Cancer Hogs for the Cause Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides direct financial grants to families whose children are battling pediatric brain cancer to help fill the gap between what families can afford and what insurance provides.	Rolling	Varies
American Cancer Society Transportation and Lodging Grants St Mary's Regional Health Center · Foundation Not published · $30K Grants awarded to help alleviate financial burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment by providing transportation and lodging assistance.	Not published	$30K
AACR-ALK Positive Lung Cancer Research Fellowship Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $130K The AACR-ALK Positive Lung Cancer Research Fellowship offers a two-year grant of $130,000 to support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows in ALK-positive lung cancer research.	Not published	$130K
Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation: More Than $5,000 Grant The Char and Chuck Fowler Family · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: All arts funding will be initiated by the Foundation and we will no longer be accepting unsolicited requests._ The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation (CCFFF) is dedicated to improving people’s lives through criminal justice…	Not published	Varies
Maine Cancer Foundation: Discretionary Grants Maine Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Maine Cancer Foundation leads a state-wide effort to promote and support the most promising and effective cancer-fighting programs available to the people of Maine through a combination of grant-based financial support and coalition…	Not published	Varies
CancerFree KIDS Research Grants - Accelerator Awards CancerFree KIDS · Foundation Not published · Varies Accelerator Awards are follow-on research grants that allow researchers who previously received a CancerFree KIDS New Idea Award to advance their work that has demonstrated success and promising results.	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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