Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 7, 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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Translational Adult Glioma Grant Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation is to improve the quality of life and increase the life expectancy of people diagnosed with brain tumors.	Not published	Varies
LCRF Research Grant on Prevention and Early Detection in Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual research grant awarded to scientists who demonstrate promise and ingenuity in lung cancer research.	Not published	Varies
Prevent Cancer Foundation Fellowships Grant Prevent Cancer Foundation aka Cancer Research & Prevention Fndn · Foundation Not published · $100K The Prevent Cancer Foundation, a unique U.S.-based nonprofit, is dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Their mission is to empower individuals to stay ahead of cancer, aiming to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035.	Not published	$100K
Heartfelt Patient Care Endowment Fund Madison County Community Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowed fund managed by Madison Health Foundation that provides financial assistance to qualifying patients for diagnosis and treatment of cancers and other serious health conditions.	Not published	Varies
AIM-HI Summer Entrepreneurship Fellowship Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Summer fellowship (with Georgetown Entrepreneurship) for students pursuing healthcare entrepreneurship, especially in oncology.	Not published	$5K
Project Cure CRC: Team Science Award Colorectal Cancer Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: There are no application deadlines.	Not published	Varies
Combat Cancer Technical Assistance Provider Grant Iowa Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $6M The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # COMPADM26001 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qualified applicant to provide Rural Iowa…	Not published	Up to $6M
Aptadel Therapeutics Grant - ADEL-101 (Second Commitment) Little Warrior Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $680K This is a follow-up commitment to advance ADEL-101, an aptamer drug conjugate (ApDC) targeting EWSR1::FLI1 (Type 1) fusion in Ewing sarcoma.	Not published	$680K
PCF Women in Science Award Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition award and lecture series honoring women scientists making significant contributions to prostate cancer research.	Not published	Varies
2026 ACGT Investigator Award in Cell and Gene Therapy for Solid Tumor Cancers Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K	Not published	$250K – $500K
ASCO-SITC Immuno-Oncology Symposium Merit Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Translational Research Program Grant Blood Cancer United Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Translational Research Program Grant, offered by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, aims to expedite the transition of laboratory research into clinical applications for hematological malignancies.	Not published	Up to $750K
Voelcker Fund Young Investigator Award Grant Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Voelcker Fund Young Investigator Award supports promising young researchers in cancer, arthritis, heart disease, muscular dystrophy, and retinal diseases.	Not published	Up to $450K
RFP: Using Real-World Data to Address Prevalence and Treatment of Cardiovascular, Kidney and Metabolic Disease in Cancer Patients and Survivors Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K The American Heart Association is seeking proposals to study the prevalence and treatment of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases among cancer patients and survivors.	Not published	$150K
Barney Family Foundation Grant Barney Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Barney Family Foundation Grant focuses on improving early education and advancing medical research, particularly in cancer and Alzheimer’s.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Sarcoma Foundation of America Research Grants Sarcoma Foundation of America · Foundation Not published · $75K The Sarcoma Foundation of America offers research grants to support innovative studies on sarcomas.	Not published	$75K
AACR-AstraZeneca Career Development Award for Physician-Scientists, in Honor of José Baselga Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $300K The AACR requires applicants to complete an online Letter of Intent submission by the deadline indicated above for Letter of Inquiry.	Not published	$300K
Alternatives in Research (AiR) Challenge program Grant Alternatives Research and Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · $210K The Alternatives in Research (AiR) Challenge program, initiated by the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF), seeks innovative research proposals that focus specifically on childhood cancer.	Not published	$210K
NJCCR RFA for the Fellowship Training Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $5K – $100K The NJCCR Fellowship Training Program provides vital support to Qualifying Research Institutions, enabling them to offer structured training for first and second-year medical students.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Direct Financial Grants to Families Jenna's Rainbow Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Jenna's Rainbow Foundation provides direct financial grants to families facing specific financial challenges while undergoing pediatric brain and spinal cord tumor treatment and supporting end-of-life care.	Rolling	Varies
Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program Grant, offered by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, aims to foster the next generation of pediatric oncology researchers.	Not published	Up to $5K
SWOG Early Exploration & Development (SEED) Fund The Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Encourages preliminary research that will potentially translate to future clinical trials or trial-associated projects (translational medicine studies) within SWOG and the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN).	Not published	Varies
AACR Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Fellowship Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $130K The AACR Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows in their investigations into non-small cell lung cancer.	Not published	Up to $130K
SAMFund Family Building Grant Expect Miracles Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Email: info@expectmiraclesfoundation.org	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 7, 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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