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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FWW: Research Award Grant The Foundation for Women's Wellness · Foundation Not published · Varies The FWW Research Award supports innovative, short-term studies aimed at enhancing women's health, particularly in areas such as cardiovascular disease, female cancers, and hormonal impact on health.	Not published	Varies
NAFC: Advancing Women’s Health - Cancer Care Prevention, Screening & Diagnosis National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400…	Not published	Varies
Functional Precision Medicine Emergency Grant (Dr. Maggie Fader, Nicklaus Children's) Little Warrior Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Emergency funding to keep active clinical trial open after primary funding source was lost. Trial serves patients who have exhausted standard treatment options.	Not published	$100K
Patient Navigation Grants Prevent Cancer Foundation aka Cancer Research & Prevention Fndn · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K To advance the Prevent Cancer Foundation's bold goal to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035, the Foundation supports projects dedicated to increasing cancer prevention and early detection through patient navigation across the U.S. and its…	Not published	$50K – $100K
Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation: Less Than $5,000 Grant The Char and Chuck Fowler Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation (CCFFF) is dedicated to improving people’s lives through criminal justice, AYA cancer support, reproductive health, environmental action, and the arts, The foundation and its trustees have…	Not published	Varies
Cancer Health Equity Research Centers (CHERCs) Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $860K The Cancer Health Equity Research Centers (CHERCs) initiative by the American Cancer Society aims to address health disparities by supporting research focused on social determinants affecting cancer care.	Not published	Up to $860K
FY26 RFP PHTHOCC26756 Combat Cancer Health Hubs Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emerging Scientist Awards Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Children's Cancer Research Fund provides Emerging Scientist Awards to support young investigators who are postdoctoral students around the country.	Not published	Varies
2026 MCCRF Scientific Research on CRC Grant Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Leukemia Exploration and Prevention Grant Program (LEAP) - Team Award American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.7M The Leukemia Exploration and Prevention Grant Program (LEAP) aims to advance cancer interception and prevention for patients with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder (RUNX1-FPD).	Not published	Up to $1.7M
Integrative Research Joint Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Program Gateway for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PCRF: Donor Designated Grant Programs Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) offers Donor Designated Grant Programs aimed at funding innovative projects addressing childhood cancer.	Not published	Varies
Genitourinary Cancers Symposium Merit Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Andrew Giusti Memorial Award Fight Colorectal Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A prestigious annual award given to an outstanding advocate of medical, health, and scientific research in colorectal cancer.	Not published	Varies
The Rally Family Emergency Fund Grant Rally Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Rally Family Emergency Fund, initiated by the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, offers financial assistance to families with children diagnosed with cancer.	Not published	Up to $750
Robert J. Arceci Innovation Award St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Game-Changer Grant Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600K The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation Game-Changer Grant funds promising pediatric brain cancer research with an emphasis on DIPG/DMG. Awards are $600,000 over three years.	Not published	$600K
Grand Round Lectures Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Lectures delivered by physicians of note within the fields of hematology and oncology.	Not published	Varies
Challenge Awards Grant Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300K – $1.5M The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) invites innovative applications for the Challenge Awards aimed at tackling metastatic, lethal prostate cancer.	Not published	$300K – $1.5M
Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund Grant McKenzie Memorial Fund Eva L Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund Grant supports California organizations focusing on the unique needs of blind individuals, and those affected by cerebral palsy or cancer.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Powering Breast Cancer Progress Grant AstraZeneca Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Powering Breast Cancer Progress grant, funded by AstraZeneca and supported by CAF, aims to address inequities in breast cancer care globally.	Not published	Up to $250K
Catholic Health Foundation of Greater Boston, Inc. Grants The Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Women's Final Four Host City Grant - Access to Cancer Care Kay Yow Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Funding Use - HonorHealth Phoenix Example:	Not published	$100K
Breast Cancer Research Foundation - AACR Career Development Awards Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Breast Cancer Research Foundation - AACR Career Development Awards aim to support innovative research led by early-career investigators.	Not published	Up to $150K

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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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