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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Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement Pilot Projects RFA Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement Pilot Projects RFA invites proposals focused on the impact of demographics, social determinants of health, and behaviors on cancer risk and treatment.	Not published	Up to $50K
2026 Innovation Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The 2026 Innovation Grant by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation aims to foster groundbreaking research in pediatric oncology.	Not published	Up to $125K
Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports innovative young physician-scientists conducting disease-oriented research to advance cancer medicine.	Not published	Up to $600K
Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation Grant Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation Grant offers crucial funding to support breast health services for underserved women in New Jersey.	Not published	$50K
AGA: Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $40K The AGA: Caroline Craig Augustyn & Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer offers $40,000 for one year to early career investigators holding a career development award focused on digestive cancer research.	Not published	$40K
Individual Grant Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant application is to be completed by a nonprofit organization providing services to a specific breast cancer patient.	Not published	Varies
Research Fellowship Grant Lung Cancer Initiative · Foundation Not published · $25K Lung cancer research fellowship grants supporting emerging researchers in the field of lung cancer.	Not published	$25K
Project Smile Sophia's Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Project Smile provides support to kids and families who are receiving treatment in the hospital.	Not published	Varies
Canine Cancer Immunotherapy Network (K9CIN; U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The goal of this RFA is to continue to support canine cancer immunotherapy clinical trials as indicators of safe and effective cancer treatments in humans.	Forecast	Varies
Mentored Research Grants- Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $76K The American Cancer Society's Mentored Research Grants for Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) aim to support emerging researchers in their training programs, fostering their transition to independent cancer research careers.	Not published	Up to $76K
CLRA Research Grant Program Childrens Leukemia Research Assn Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CLRA Research Grant Program, led by the Children’s Leukemia Research Association, focuses on funding innovative research aimed at uncovering the causes of leukemia and improving treatment options.	Not published	Up to $30K
Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Initiative Grant National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications 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…	Not published	$30K
ACS IMPACT RFA - Expanding Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials in the Community American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Despite declines in overall cancer mortality in the United States, prostate cancer deaths in Black men represent the greatest mortality disparity in oncology.	Not published	Varies
FAB-U-WISH The Pink Agenda Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A wish-granting program for breast cancer patients and survivors in partnership with Giuliana Rancic. The program grants personalized wishes to women undergoing or recently completing breast cancer treatment.	Rolling	Varies
Climb For The Kids Keep Climbing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual mountain climbing fundraiser dedicated to raising money and awareness for children battling cancer.	Not published	Varies
NCI Immunotherapy Fellowship Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This fellowship supports clinical or translational research in cancer immunotherapy and will be awarded to an MD, PhD or combined MD/PhD.	Not published	Varies
Precision Approaches in Radiation Synthetic Combinations (PAIRS, RP1 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits research projects that investigate actionable synthetic vulnerabilities that can be conditionally paired with tumor responses to radiation…	Forecast	Varies
Career Development Program: Scholar in Clinical Research Grant Blood Cancer United Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Career Development Program: Scholar in Clinical Research supports emerging leaders in blood cancer research.	Not published	Up to $125K
Tactile Medical Cancer Rehabilitation Research Grant Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is inviting applications for the Tactile Medical Cancer Rehabilitation Research Grant, offering $10,000 for research focused on physiatric rehabilitation for individuals with…	Not published	Varies
Emergency Fertility Preservation Grants Worth the Wait · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Individual Grant Program United Breast Cancer Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Duke Endowment Grant for Mobile 3D Mammography Unit Conway Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $685K To fund a mobile 3D mammography van for three years to bring cutting-edge 3D mammography technology to low-income, uninsured patients throughout Horry County.	Not published	$685K
Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Cancer Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies There is a burgeoning need in cancer immunology for scientists with expertise and understanding in both quantitative and biological sciences.	Not published	Varies
RIF: Grants from Specialized Health Funds The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Rhode Island Foundation's Specialized Health Funds program, starting in 2025, will consolidate several funds to support nonprofit organizations addressing health needs in Rhode Island.	Not published	$10K – $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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