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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Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio - Individual (Patient Assistance) Grant Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio · Foundation Rolling · Varies BCF of Ohio individual/patient-assistance grants - a nonprofit provider applies on behalf of a specific Ohio breast cancer patient; funds are paid to the provider for the patient. Rolling email application.	Rolling	Varies
Mona Flax Breast Cancer Endowment Fund (MFBCEF) Madison County Community Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowed fund managed by Madison Health Foundation that provides financial assistance for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.	Not published	Varies
Giving Hope Cancer Fund McPherson County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
Clinic & Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) Grant Cancer Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Cancer Research Institute's Clinic & Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) aims to bridge laboratory research with clinical application to enhance cancer immunotherapy.	Not published	Up to $300K
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy by supporting diverse talent in pancreatic cancer research.	Not published	Up to $300K
COG Phase I & Pilot Consortium Research Grants Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K Children's Cancer Research Fund, in partnership with Momcology, awarded $180,000 in total grants ($20,000 per institution) to nine hospitals to conduct early phase research and clinical trials for children with cancer.	Not published	$20K
LCRF Research Grants on Overcoming Resistance in Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The LCRF Research Grants aim to tackle resistance in lung cancer by supporting innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $150K
Funding Innovative Research: Clinical Trial Grant Cannonball Kids' Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation (CKc) prioritizes funding clinical trials, research that is nearing translation to a clinical trial, and young investigator grants.	Not published	Up to $200K
Quality Care Symposium Merit Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Research Grant (COG) St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sisters Helping Sisters Grant Program Sisters Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sisters Helping Sisters program empowers community in affiliate chapters to deliver effective breast health programs.	Not published	Varies
Cally's Crew Ryan Callahan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A VIP suite program that brings together families with similar struggles to strengthen a sense of community in the pediatric cancer world.	Not published	Varies
Cancer Screening Access Fund Gunnison Valley Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Cancer Screening Access Fund is a transformative initiative designed to improve access to essential cancer screenings for individuals in the community.	Not published	Up to $2K
Cure Quest Sophia's Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sophia's Fund is committed to supporting research that specifically works toward a cure for childhood cancers and brain tumors. The program funds clinical research initiatives designed to improve treatments and increase survival rates.	Not published	Varies
RFA: Biology to Prevention Award (CRUK) Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $946K The RFA: Biology to Prevention Award (CRUK) aims to foster innovative translational research that enhances understanding of cancer biology, ultimately leading to effective prevention strategies.	Not published	Up to $946K
Connie Grasso Award Young Women's Christian Association of Newburyport · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes individuals who, through their professional or volunteer lives, have positively impacted their community by supporting women's health issues.	Not published	Varies
Medical Research Award Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $225K	Not published	$225K
Pink Aid Organizational Grants Pink Aid Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Promoting Cancer Surveillance Workforce, Education, and Data Use (361560) Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity aims to bolster the cancer surveillance workforce through educational initiatives.	Not published	Varies
CBTF Survivor Scholarships (Survivor Strong, Amazing Grace, Peter Hebberd Diversity & others) Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) offers scholarships to pediatric brain tumor survivors pursuing a college degree.	Not published	$3K
AACR-KidneyCAN Kidney Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grants American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $50K The AACR-KidneyCAN Kidney Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grants aim to foster innovative research that translates basic discoveries into effective treatments for kidney cancer.	Not published	$50K
Cancer Research Grant Program Team Lafontaine Ucancervive · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation supports research across multiple cancer types, including but not limited to: Founded in 2016 by siblings Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine, the U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.	Not published	Varies
2026 Research Award - AI-Enabled Early Detection and Risk Stratification for Ovarian Cancer Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K This award supports an innovative research project that leverages artificial intelligence and real-world clinical data to improve early detection of ovarian cancer.	Not published	$50K
Survivorship Champion's Prize The Children's Cancer Cause Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Awards excellence in survivorship care programs and services that provide life-long health maintenance for survivors of pediatric cancers.	Not published	$5K – $10K

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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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