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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ACS Professor Award Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The ACS Professor Award, presented by the American Cancer Society, recognizes full professors who have significantly advanced cancer research.	Not published	Up to $400K
Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $405K – $675K The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) by the American Cancer Society supports full-time faculty aiming to become independent clinician scientists while maintaining clinical practice.	Not published	$405K – $675K
Oliver Press Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Lymphoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Upskilling Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on Actionable Biomarker and Genetic Testing in Cancer Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The grant program by Pfizer, Inc. aims to enhance the knowledge of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the field of biomarker and genetic testing for cancer.	Not published	$100K – $250K
Single Source: Coordinating Center (CC) for the Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Consortium (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to continue to support the Coordinating Center (CC) for the Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Consortium, which coordinates research on prevention…	Forecast	Varies
RFP: Fostering Educational Initiatives for ALK+ Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer(mNSCLC) Tyrosine Kinase Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Requesting organization must be legally able to receive award funding directly from Pfizer Investment Co., Ltd..	Not published	Up to $100K
Clinical Trial Education Grant Advancing Cancer Treatment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Organizational Grant Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program designed for nonprofit organizations providing breast cancer services. The goal is to make the application process simple while ensuring public funds are used wisely and reach people in need throughout Ohio.	Not published	Varies
AACR-Novocure Career Development Award for Cancer Research Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $300K The AACR-Novocure Career Development Award for Cancer Research supports early-career researchers focused on Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), which disrupt cancer cell division.	Not published	$300K
RE33 General Topic Research Grant – $100,000 Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · $100K The RE33 General Topic Research Grant offers $100,000 to support established oncology nurse researchers with a history of at least $50,000 in prior funding.	Not published	$100K
CSS James A. Swenberg Carcinogenesis Merit Award for Junior Faculty Members Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $1K The CSS James A. Swenberg Carcinogenesis Merit Award recognizes junior faculty who contribute to transformative carcinogenesis research.	Not published	$1K
B4BC Survivorship Fund Boarding for Breast Cancer Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Established in 2009, the B4BC Survivorship Fund recognizes the need to support the growing breast cancer survivor community (over 2.6 million survivors in the U.S.).	Rolling	Varies
Science is the Cure Research Grant Kids Beating Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
RFP- Optimizing the Experience of Patients with Bladder Cancer through Multi-Disciplinary Care American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies ASTRO is collaborating with Pfizer and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation to offer a Quality Improvement grant funding opportunity to optimize the patient experience in bladder cancer care, specifically focusing on the multi-disciplinary…	Not published	Varies
Seed the Scientist Grant Find the Cause Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K A groundbreaking effort to combat breast cancer by funding early-stage research into environmental factors.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Smoky Valley Cares Fund – Life Saving Screenings Lindsborg Community Hospital Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial assistance to individuals who need important cancer screenings but may not have the financial means to afford them. Smoky Valley service area (priority), though assistance available more broadly	Not published	Varies
CORE Funding: AHNS Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association Award for Thyroid Cancer Research Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The CORE Funding: AHNS Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association Award aims to support vital research projects focused on thyroid cancer, encompassing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.	Not published	$10K
ASTRO-AstraZeneca SCLC Therapy Challenge RFP Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · $175K – $375K The ASTRO-AstraZeneca SCLC Therapy Challenge RFP aims to enhance research on limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) through innovative combination therapies, particularly integrating immunotherapy with advanced radiation techniques.	Not published	$175K – $375K
AICR Investigator-Initiated Research Grant American Institute for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies We want to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer.	Not published	Varies
NCCF: Survivor Scholarship Program Grant National Collegiate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation (NCCF) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young adults diagnosed with or impacted by cancer.	Not published	Varies
Exceptional Project Grants Breast Cancer Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Breast Cancer Alliance offers Exceptional Project Grants aimed at enhancing survival rates and quality of life for individuals affected by breast cancer.	Not published	$100K
Novel approaches to support therapeutic development in ultra-rare cancers Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · Varies The purpose of this program is to support new approaches that can be applied to facilitate therapeutic development in ultra-rare pediatric and adult cancers, including molecularly-defined subsets of more common cancers.	Forecast	Varies
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Cancer Supportive Care Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions for Cancer Supportive Care aims to support promising investigators in clinical oncology.	Not published	$50K
Patient-Centered Clinical Research Young Investigator Award Grant Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Patient-Centered Clinical Research Young Investigator Award (PCC-YIA) supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research in bladder cancer and upper tract urothelial cancer.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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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