Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 858 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: 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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Prostate Cancer Research Grants The Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
MGFA Nancy Law Impact Award Grant Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The MGFA Nancy Law Impact Award supports high-impact clinical research and innovative scientific investigations aimed at improving treatment paradigms for Myasthenia Gravis (MG).	Not published	Up to $300K
Educational Initiatives Travel Grant Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel grant to support educational initiatives related to breast cancer research and treatment.	Not published	Varies
The Bernice Goldblatt Fund Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter · Foundation Not published · Varies Limited information available from the provided website content.	Not published	Varies
ASCO Clinical Oncology & Research Experience (ASCO CORE) Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $7K The ASCO Clinical Oncology & Research Experience (ASCO CORE) offers medical students immersive exposure to the field of oncology through shadowing experiences in clinical and research settings.	Not published	$7K
Tyrous R. Williams and Ruth F. Williams Charitable Trust Grant Tyrous R & Ruth F Williams Charitable Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tyrous R. Williams and Ruth F. Williams Charitable Trust Grant supports health and human services, specifically aiding heart and cancer patients and funding related research in Brazos County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
PNET Pathway Grant Program Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc · Foundation Not published · Varies A research funding program focused on neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas (PNET).	Not published	Varies
CURE Childhood Cancer: Translation to CURE award (T2C) Grant Cure Childhood Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $330K The CURE Childhood Cancer: Translation to CURE (T2C) award provides funding for groundbreaking research to improve outcomes for children with cancer.	Not published	Up to $330K
ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed RFA Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant aims to advance the research careers of residents and fellows focusing on radiation oncology and its impact on lung cancer treatment.	Not published	Up to $50K
LCRF – Boehringer Ingelheim Early Investigator Award on Innovative Approaches Toward the Treatment of HER2-Driven Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual early investigator award supporting innovative research on treatment strategies for HER2-driven lung cancer. Recipients are selected from hundreds of applicants.	Not published	Varies
Discretionary Grants The Osteosarcoma Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Global CR-CS Fellowship North American Association of Central Cancer Registries · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Provide an opportunity for the international cancer surveillance community to attend the NAACCR/IACR Combined Annual Conference, benefit from educational opportunities, and contribute to the conference by bringing international perspective…	Not published	Up to $1K
Funding Innovative Research: Young Investigator Grant Cannonball Kids' Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation (CKc) prioritizes funding clinical trials, research that is nearing translation to a clinical trial, and young investigator grants.	Not published	Up to $100K
AACR-AstraZeneca Endometrial Cancer Research Fellowship Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $130K The AACR-AstraZeneca Endometrial Cancer Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral and clinical research fellows in their pursuit of endometrial cancer research.	Not published	$130K
Early Career Research Programs: 'A' Award Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The Early Career Research Programs: 'A' Award Grant by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation aims to support promising early career scientists in pediatric oncology.	Not published	Up to $800K
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Mantle Cell Lymphoma Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions for Mantle Cell Lymphoma, supported by Conquer Cancer and AACR, aims to fund promising investigators focusing on quality research in clinical oncology.	Not published	$50K
CURE Childhood Cancer: Early Investigator award (EI) Grant Cure Childhood Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $220K The CURE Childhood Cancer Early Investigator Award supports emerging scientists in the fight against pediatric cancer. This grant offers up to $150,000 per year for two years, totaling $330,000.	Not published	Up to $220K
Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research Albany Medical Center Group Organization · Foundation Not published · $500K	Not published	$500K
Career Development Award (CDA) Sarc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Career Development Award is described as among SARC's "crown jewels" and is a core SARC program geared toward fostering development of innovative research via cultivation of ideas and career paths of early-stage, young…	Not published	$100K
PCF Young Investigator Awards Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $225K Support program for early-career researchers developing innovative approaches in prostate cancer research.	Not published	$225K
Patient Navigation & Breast Screenings Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Funding for individuals seeking breast health services and screening.	Rolling	Varies
Leonard M. Rosen Memorial Research Award The Children's Cancer Cause Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against childhood cancer, including advocacy, groundbreaking research, clinical care, and advancement of pediatric oncology.	Not published	Varies
ThyCa Medullary Thyroid Cancer Research Fund Thyca Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ThyCa established the Medullary Thyroid Cancer Research Fund in 2003 as a second research fund to support research on medullary thyroid cancer specifically.	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 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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