Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated August 2, 2026

There are currently 835 active grants for cancer nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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ASCO Clinical Oncology & Research Experience (ASCO CORE) Grant
Rolling
$7K
Tyrous R. Williams and Ruth F. Williams Charitable Trust Grant
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Varies
PNET Pathway Grant Program
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Varies
CURE Childhood Cancer: Translation to CURE award (T2C) Grant
Rolling
Up to $330K
ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed RFA Grant
Rolling
Up to $50K
LCRF – Boehringer Ingelheim Early Investigator Award on Innovative Approaches Toward the Treatment of HER2-Driven Lung Cancer
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Varies
Discretionary Grants
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Varies
Global CR-CS Fellowship
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Up to $1K
Funding Innovative Research: Young Investigator Grant
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Up to $100K
AACR-AstraZeneca Endometrial Cancer Research Fellowship Grant
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$130K
Early Career Research Programs: 'A' Award Grant
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Up to $800K
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Mantle Cell Lymphoma Grant
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$50K
CURE Childhood Cancer: Early Investigator award (EI) Grant
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Up to $220K
Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research
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$500K
Career Development Award (CDA)
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$100K
PCF Young Investigator Awards
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$225K
Patient Navigation & Breast Screenings
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Varies
Leonard M. Rosen Memorial Research Award
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Varies
ThyCa Medullary Thyroid Cancer Research Fund
Rolling
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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