Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 858 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 55 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; 89 with a published date

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AACR-Hope Scarves Metastatic Breast Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $50K The AACR-Hope Scarves Metastatic Breast Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grant provides $50,000 to support innovative research in metastatic breast cancer.	Not published	$50K
Holland Hospital Breast Care Fund Holland Community Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holland Hospital Breast Care Fund provides financial assistance to remove barriers to breast cancer screening and diagnosis for uninsured, underinsured, and high-deductible individuals in Ottawa County, Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Endeavor Award Grant The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (US) Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M The Endeavor Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research supports collaborative cancer research projects. Teams of three or more investigators, regardless of their institutional affiliations, are encouraged to apply.	Not published	Up to $3M
The Astros Foundation Grant Program Astros Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Astros Foundation Grant Program supports youth sports and education initiatives, aiming to uplift communities by addressing issues like childhood cancer and domestic violence.	Not published	Varies
AACR-Ocular Melanoma Foundation Fellowship Ocular Melanoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K Annual peer-reviewed research award funding postdoctoral or clinical research fellows conducting ocular melanoma research.	Not published	$50K
International Scholar Research Grant St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Albany Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research Albany Medical Center Group Organization · Foundation Not published · $500K The Albany Prize recognizes extraordinary and sustained contributions to improving health care and promoting innovative biomedical research.	Not published	$500K
20/20: Alumni Visionary Grant Rally Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K One-time, competitive grant program launched to honor Rally Foundation's 20 years of supporting groundbreaking ideas and empowering early career investigators. Recognizes 20 years as philanthropic seed investors in the next great discovery.	Not published	Up to $100K
Discovery Fund Expect Miracles Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Expect Miracles Discovery Fund invests in the Robert and Renée Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science, a collaborative research center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.	Not published	Varies
FY27 Application Guidance for Care For Yourself (CFY) - Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows who have demonstrated exceptional productivity during their Damon Runyon Fellowship.	Not published	$100K
Damon Runyon Fellowship Award Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Damon Runyon Fellowship Award supports innovative cancer research through mentorship from established scientists.	Not published	Up to $300K
Care Camps Grant Care Camps Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everything changes. Normalcy unfortunately becomes doctors’ appointments, medical treatments, medication regimes and more.	Not published	Varies
Women and Children Combating Cancer Grant McPherson County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
BCRFA Impact Grants Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Ala · Foundation Not published · $70K Awards for accomplished researchers to leverage ongoing studies and generate preliminary data to support applications for extramural, peer-reviewed funding. Two $70,000 awards available annually.	Not published	$70K
Franz Family Scholarship for Families Impacted by Cancer Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our Community’s Endowment to support high impact…	Not published	Varies
NPF Research Grants National Pancreas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K On an annual basis, the National Pancreas Foundation provides multiple research grants. NPF has given over $5 million to fund over 130 ground-breaking research projects focused on pancreatic diseases.	Not published	Up to $50K
Jonas Nursing and Veterans Healthcare and Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Scholarship Jonas Philanthropies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support doctoral nursing candidates seeking to improve healthcare for cancer patients through research and clinical practice in oncology nursing. Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Development Program	Not published	Varies
Aptadel Therapeutics Grant - ADEL-101 (Initial Award) Little Warrior Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K Funding supports key preclinical studies including:	Not published	$500K
ACC Mini Grants - Cancer Prevention Arkansas Cancer Coalition · Foundation Not published · $4K – $6K	Not published	$4K – $6K
FARF Research Grants - Mental Health/Psychosocial Research Fanconi Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $98K	Not published	$98K
FWC Research Grants & Awards Foundation for Women's Cancer · Foundation Not published · Varies The FWC offers a comprehensive research funding program supporting multiple types of research opportunities including:	Not published	Varies
Early Detection Award Grant The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (US) Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Early Detection Award aims to advance research in early-stage diagnosis of lethal cancers, promoting innovative approaches to detect aggressive precursor lesions.	Not published	Up to $2M
Global Cancer Prevention Grants Prevent Cancer Foundation aka Cancer Research & Prevention Fndn · Foundation Not published · $95K The Foundation provides funding for innovative cancer prevention and early detection projects through grants in low- and middle-income countries.	Not published	$95K

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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 5, 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, 89 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, 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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