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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Mount Sinai Community Foundation Grant Minneapolis Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Mount Sinai Community Foundation is a collective giving circle whose members come together to support initiatives that improve health, enhance well-being, or otherwise advance medical care in the Jewish and larger communities, honoring…	Not published	Up to $10K
Arizona Discovery Boost Grants American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $297K The Arizona Discovery Boost Grants, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, aim to enhance cancer research in Arizona by funding innovative, high-risk projects.	Not published	Up to $297K
RTFCCR-MRA Team Science Awards on Improving the Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Risk of Melanoma Stratification Grant Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The RTFCCR-MRA Team Science Awards aim to enhance early detection and diagnosis of melanoma through patient-engaged clinical validation studies or pilot trials.	Not published	Up to $900K
Happy Soles Grant for Cancer-Related Infertility Treatment The Community's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to families experiencing infertility as a result of cancer treatments.	Not published	Varies
LCRF Minority Career Development Award (CDA) in Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual career development award supporting minority investigators in lung cancer research.	Not published	Varies
Addressing Barriers to Cancer Care for AIAN and NHPI Individuals Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The American Cancer Society and Pfizer are launching a grant initiative aimed at enhancing cancer care for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations.	Not published	Up to $250K
Clinical Updates and Strategies in the Treatment and Management of First-line BRAF V600E-mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K Pfizer is offering a competitive grants program aimed at enhancing healthcare professionals' understanding of BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer treatment.	Not published	Up to $500K
Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation - General Grant Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation offers general grants aimed at promoting arts, education, and environmental initiatives. Currently, they are not accepting applications for 2025 but will reopen in January 2026.	Not published	Varies
Combat Cancer Prevention and Screening Grant Iowa Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $336K The Combat Cancer Prevention and Screening Grant aims to enhance the health of rural Iowans by providing essential screening test kits and telehealth equipment for early cancer detection.	Not published	Up to $336K
Neil Peart Neurosurgery Resident Research Award Glioblastoma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Neil Peart, legendary drummer and lyricist from the band Rush. Recognized as one of the greatest musicians and drummers of all time.	Not published	Varies
Cancer Center Trainee Pilot Award Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Cancer Center Trainee Pilot Award provides up to $10,000 in funding for trainees such as graduate students and post-docs to support innovative cancer research.	Not published	Up to $10K
Prostate Cancer Outreach and Screening (NOFO) (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Prostate Cancer Outreach and Screening initiative by the Illinois Department of Public Health aims to enhance awareness and screening for prostate cancer among high-risk populations, particularly Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic males.	Not published	Up to $150K
Gateway Traditional Grant Program Gateway for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Gateway seeks to bring urgency to the process of cancer research for patients who are looking for treatments today and are faced with difficult decisions without innovative, life-saving options.	Not published	Varies
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research named in Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300K	Not published	$300K
Financial Assistance Program Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies JJCCF's main program committed to providing emergency financial relief to help families fighting childhood cancer pay for everyday basic necessities such as rent, utilities, medical, car, gas and food.	Not published	Varies
Transportation and Lodging Services for Cancer Patients RFO Grant Maine Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Maine Cancer Foundation is addressing critical barriers for cancer patients by providing transportation and lodging services. This initiative aims to reduce disparities in healthcare access for Maine residents undergoing treatment.	Not published	Up to $60K
Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 (P50 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $25,000,000 total Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for P50 Research Center Grants for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE). This is a re-issuance of PAR-23-284 .	Forecast	$25,000,000 total
New Era Cap Foundation Event Sponsorships Grant New Era Cap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Era Cap Foundation offers event sponsorships to nonprofit organizations, particularly those aligned with its five primary pillars: Cancer Care, Veterans Support, Women Empowerment, Youth Sports, and Arts & Education.	Not published	Varies
ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents / Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant LUNGevity Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant aims to enhance the research careers of residents and fellows focused on radiation oncology, specifically benefiting lung cancer patients.	Not published	Up to $50K
Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowships Grant Breast Cancer Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $85K The Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowships, funded by the Breast Cancer Alliance, aim to cultivate talented surgeons into compassionate breast specialists.	Not published	$85K
ACC Competitive Grant Arkansas Cancer Coalition · Foundation Not published · $35K – $55K	Not published	$35K – $55K
Colorectal Cancer Control Program Grant District of Columbia: Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $220K The Colorectal Cancer Control Program aims to enhance cancer screening rates in primary care clinics across the District of Columbia.	Not published	$50K – $220K
Grant Funding (General Pediatric Cancer Research) Sammys Superheroes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Help more kids survive cancer and push for a cure by funding life-saving research for all types of childhood cancer.	Not published	Varies
R Accelerated Award Grants Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The R Accelerated Award Grants by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation aim to support innovative pediatric oncology research.	Not published	Up to $800K

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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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