Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 857 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. 433 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.

Grants tracked: 857; 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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Outside the Box Grant Rally Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K Provides seed funding for brand new ideas. Rally sees itself as a philanthropic seed investor in the next great discovery and is willing to invest early and take risks on innovative approaches.	Not published	$50K
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative (Pink Ribbon Open) - Community Grants Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pink Ribbon Open (Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative, Germantown TN) awards annual grants to Shelby County TN nonprofits/healthcare orgs for breast-cancer education/screening/diagnostics/treatment/support for uninsured/underserved…	Not published	Varies
Drug Discovery Award The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (US) Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research is dedicated to accelerating exciting academic discoveries into new therapies and platforms that will substantially improve outcomes for cancer patients.	Not published	Varies
Patient Advocate Foundation - Pediatric Cancer Patient Grants Mias Miracles Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K Through an alliance with Patient Advocate Foundation, Mia's Miracles partners to provide one-time $2,000 grants for pediatric cancer patients.	Rolling	$2K
Incyte Healthcare Sponsorships Grant Incyte Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Incyte Corporation, a biopharmaceutical leader, offers healthcare sponsorships to support organizations focused on improving patient care and access to healthcare information.	Not published	Varies
Eleanor Duncan Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund Conway Regional Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Assists a student pursuing a health-related career with preference given to a student pursuing a career in oncology nursing. Established in 2002 in memory of Eleanor Duncan by Conway Regional Health System oncology nurses	Not published	Varies
AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants for Early-Stage Investigators American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $1M The AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants support early-stage investigators aiming to advance cancer research.	Not published	$1M
Scholar-in-Training Awards: Annual Meeting Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scholar-in-Training Awards, presented by the American Association for Cancer Research, recognize outstanding young investigators who are first authors of abstracts submitted to the AACR Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Imagination Grants for Cancer Research Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Imagination Grants for Cancer Research aim to drive innovative projects in cancer research by supporting organizations that focus on this critical area.	Not published	Up to $100K
Women's Breast Health Fund The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Oncology--Improving Advanced Prostate Cancer Management in Latin America The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This RFP is to provide financial support to organizations to host and coordinate a two-day medical education program at the organization, to be led by two international Visiting Professors with expertise matched to the organization’s unmet…	Not published	Varies
Nick Pantalone Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Nick Pantalone Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, honors the life of Nicholas “Nick” Pantalone, who bravely fought a rare cancer.	Not published	Up to $3K
New Investigator Grant Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400K New Investigator Grants of $400,000 over three years support early-career researchers pursuing DIPG/DMG pediatric brain cancer research, part of the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation grant program.	Not published	$400K
Mhari Saito Scholarship No Stomach for Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Support research and unite the caring power of people worldwide affected by stomach cancer.	Not published	$1K
Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize Grant Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) · Foundation Not published · $750K The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize is awarded to early-career scientists in the New York area who are pursuing innovative cancer research.	Not published	$750K
Boeheim Foundation Grants Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Grants aim to support children in need and cancer research in Central New York.	Not published	Varies
Educational Grants Program The HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K	Not published	$25K – $50K
Women’s 5K Classic Grants Women's 5K Classic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s 5K Classic Grants fund initiatives that educate and support women in preventing Breast and Gynecologic cancers while promoting fitness.	Not published	Varies
Grants Program for Penn Investigators - Faculty Awards Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K Research grant applications in basic science, prevention, disease interception, and early detection that are relevant to the study of BRCA1/2 will be considered.	Not published	Up to $400K
Susan G. Komen: ASPIRE: A Supplement to Promote Inclusion for Research Excellence The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Through our Research Program, Komen evaluates and invests in science and technology that will accelerate research discoveries to change the standard of breast cancer care and improve the delivery of that care.	Not published	Varies
Community Engagement Grant Advancing Cancer Treatment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WVU Cancer Institute - Ignite Award West Virginia University Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund new interdisciplinary teams to gather preliminary data for cancer-related NIH grant applications.	Not published	Varies
MTF: Special Call for Breast Cancer-Related Community Service Projects Massage Therapy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Special Call for Breast Cancer-Related Community Service Projects Do you work for an organization providing MT to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, or healthcare professionals?	Not published	Varies
Melanoma Research Alliance: Young Investigator Awards Grant Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $255K The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) Young Investigator Awards aim to attract early career researchers with innovative ideas in melanoma research.	Not published	Up to $255K

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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 857 grants for cancer nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 6, 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 857 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 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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