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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Prostate Cancer & DAISY Award Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation has provided philanthropic support to the not-for-profit hospitals of Morton Plant Mease Health Care for more than 45 years.	Not published	$5K – $20K
AVAHO Catalyst Grants Assoc of Va Hematology Oncology Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K AVAHO provides grants to members in good standing who wish to further care for Veterans with cancer.	Not published	$25K
FY27 RFP COMPADM26008 Combat Cancer Health Hubs Round 2 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Melanoma Research Alliance: Pilot Awards Grant Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is offering Pilot Awards to support innovative research aimed at combatting melanoma.	Not published	Up to $100K
Cancer Research & Prevention Grant UNICO Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The UNICO Foundation Inc. offers the Cancer Research & Prevention Grant to support vital research projects addressing various types of cancer, including colon, breast, and prostate cancer.	Not published	Varies
Accelerator Programs: Innovation Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Accelerator Programs: Innovation Grant by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation aims to support groundbreaking research in pediatric oncology.	Not published	Up to $250K
AACR-Torrey Coast Foundation Transpacific Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research Partnership Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The AACR-Torrey Coast Foundation Transpacific Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research Partnership Grant supports innovative research on upper gastrointestinal malignancies, which are responsible for over one million deaths globally in 2023.	Not published	Up to $400K
Eyebrow Restoration with Delphine Eyebrow Couture The Breasties Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Life-changing eyebrow restoration opportunity in partnership with Delphine Breyne of Delphine Eyebrow Couture.	Rolling	Varies
Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation RFP Grant The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $65K The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation invites proposals for research into the spontaneous regression of desmoid tumors, which exhibit unpredictable behaviors.	Not published	$65K
American Cancer Society and Flatiron Clinical Trials Technology Research Impact Award American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clinical Trials Technology Research Impact Award (CTTRIA) supports a shared goal of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Flatiron to accelerate cancer research by improving access, representativeness, and efficiency of clinical…	Not published	Varies
Kateswell Grants (Kateswell Cares Fund) Kateswell (FKA - Philanstagram) · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K Kateswell provides grants to support Ohio cancer nonprofits serving patients and families. The organization was founded by Katie and Brian Vanderhorst in the wake of Katie's victory over lymphoma.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Cancer Center American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant Competition Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Cancer Center American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant Competition aims to support new IU investigators with pilot projects in cancer research.	Not published	Up to $50K
Katherine Bensen Hope Award A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
Cancer Center Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Pediatric Cancer Research Award Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Cancer Center Heroes Foundation Team JOEY Pediatric Cancer Research Award supports innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for Indiana's youngest cancer patients.	Not published	Up to $30K
Cancer Research Grant - Blood Cancer Immunotherapy Kay Yow Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Yosemite-American Cancer Society Award Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $330K The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone.	Not published	Up to $330K
Pablove Childhood Cancer Research Grants Pablove Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K Fund innovative basic, translational, clinical and epidemiological research directed to pediatric and adolescent cancer. Applications focusing on Wilms tumor and rare childhood cancers receive preference.	Not published	$50K
See, Test & Treat Grants College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $50K The See, Test & Treat Grants, offered by the College of American Pathologists Foundation, aim to enhance community health by providing free breast and cervical cancer screenings.	Not published	$8K – $50K
Mia's Blessings - Financial Assistance Program Mias Miracles Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mia's Blessings provides critical financial support to families in the U.S. and Colombia affected by serious pediatric medical diagnoses.	Rolling	Varies
ONS Bridge Scholarship Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The ONS Bridge Scholarship, offered by the Oncology Nursing Society, supports registered nurses in oncology by covering the registration fee for the annual ONS Bridge virtual conference.	Not published	Varies
Hope Funds for Cancer Research: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Hope Funds for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $182K The Hope Funds for Cancer Research offers a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship for innovative research in understanding difficult-to-treat cancers.	Not published	$182K
Ryan Mondy D.A.S.H. Memorial Scholarship Grant Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Ryan Mondy D.A.S.H. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.	Not published	Varies
PCRF: Translational Research Grant Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is dedicated to funding innovative research aimed at curing childhood cancer.	Not published	Up to $100K
Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Grants Jordan Spieth Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jordan Spieth Family Foundation offers grants focused on supporting projects in four key areas: Special Needs, Junior Golf, Military Families, and Pediatric Cancer.	Not published	Varies

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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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