Grants for Cancer Nonprofits
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 858 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. 433 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.
- Grants tracked
- 858
- from 359 funders
- Median award
- $100K
- middle half $20K–$250K
- Total listed funding
- $101.3M
- across 433 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 36
- 88 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 14, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to facilitate a timely transition of talented postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree from mentored, postdoctoral research… | |
| Early-Stage Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 19, 2027 · $50K – $300K The National Cancer Institute intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the development of enabling informatics technologies to improve the acquisition, management, analysis, and dissemination of… | |
| Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trials Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 25, 2027 · Varies The purpose of this FOA is to facilitate well planned clinical trials across the cancer prevention and control spectrum aimed at improving prevention/ interception, cancer-related health behaviors, screening, early detection, healthcare… | |
| Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (U34 Clinical Trials Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 25, 2027 · Varies The purpose of this NOFO is to facilitate well planned clinical trials across the cancer prevention and control spectrum aimed at improving prevention/ interception, cancer-related health behaviors, screening, early detection, healthcare… | |
| Pledge the Pink Foundation Grants Pledge the Pink Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies The foundation fills the gap by providing funding for free mammograms, medical assistance, and outreach services to people who might otherwise not receive care. | |
| Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions (TTNCI; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 15, 2027 · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), entitled "Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions" (TTNCI), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) encourages applications for advanced pre-clinical research, supporting… | |
| Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 16, 2027 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages grant applications from investigators interested in conducting basic, mechanistic research into the biological/genetic causes of cancer health disparities. | |
| Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages grant applications from investigators interested in conducting basic, mechanistic research into the biological/genetic causes of cancer health disparities. | |
| Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Up to $499K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate efforts to translate scientific discoveries and engineering developments into methods or tools that address problems in basic… | |
| Clinical Characterization of Cancer Therapy-induced Adverse Sequelae and Mechanism-based Interventional Strategies (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support collaborative research projects designed to address adverse sequelae of cancer therapies that persist and become chronic comorbidities or develop as delayed… | |
| Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for research in cancer control and population sciences. | |
| Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for support of investigator-initiated studies addressing mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk, and seeks to… | |
| Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Up to $500K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks research project (R01) grant applications describing projects that integrate imaging and fluid-based tumor monitoring (liquid biopsy) assays… | |
| Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Up to $500K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for support of investigator-initiated studies addressing mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk, and seeks to… | |
| Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Up to $500K The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite research grant applications (R01) for the development and use of current and emerging molecular imaging methods to gain fundamental insights into cancer inflammation in… | |
| Exploratory Grants in Cancer Control (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Sep 7, 2028 · Varies This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages the submission of exploratory/developmental research grant (R21) applications that focus on different aspects of cancer control by modifying behavior, screening, and understanding… | |
| Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Sep 7, 2028 · Varies The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) (R37) Award provides extended grant support to Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). | |
| Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Sep 25, 2028 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for P30 Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) to support NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. | |
| The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 22, 2028 · Up to $500K The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) is a collection of U54 Research Centers that support using systems-level approaches to understand pressing questions in metastasis. | |
| Research Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jul 5, 2029 · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) encourages grant applications to support research in cancer epidemiology cohort studies that address specific knowledge gaps in cancer etiology and… | |
| Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Research Units (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 5, 2029 · Up to $600K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), NCI solicits applications for the Research Units (RUs), one of the two scientific components of the Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium (PCDC), to conduct research on early detection of… | |
| Norm and Pat Wells Memorial Grant Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| ACS - Fanconi Cancer Foundation Discovery Boost Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $135K The ACS - Fanconi Cancer Foundation Discovery Boost Grant invites innovative proposals for translational cancer research addressing the challenges faced by individuals with Fanconi anemia (FA). | |
| Access to Cologuard Testing (ACT) Program — Clinic Partnership (Colon Cancer Coalition) Colon Cancer Coalition Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The ACT program is an in-kind award — the Colon Cancer Coalition supplies Cologuard colorectal-cancer screening kits (50 or 100 over 12 months) to partner clinics, plus optional 2D barcode scanners and a demo kit for patient education… |
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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 858 grants for cancer nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 433 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, 359 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for cancer nonprofits due?
Of 858 grants listed, 36 accept applications on a rolling basis, 88 have a published upcoming deadline, 206 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 528 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 61% 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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