Rally Career Development Award Funder: Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Award Amount: $100,000 per year for three years Purpose: Provides opportunity for investigators to develop…
Grants for Cancer Nonprofits
Grants for Cancer Nonprofits provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund, established in 2008 at the…
RamStrength Scholarships Funder: RamStrength / Lubick Foundation Geographic Scope: Colorado Eligibility: Colorado State University students affected by cancer Focus Areas: Support for students…
RE26 Oral Chemotherapy Adherence Research Grant - $100,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oncology Nursing Society Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The RE26 Oral Chemotherapy…
RE33 General Topic Research Grant – $100,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oncology Nursing Society Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The RE33 General Topic Research Grant offers…
RE34 Breast Cancer Research Grant - $50,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oncology Nursing Society Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2024 Summary The RE34 Breast Cancer Research Grant, sponsored…
Reach Awards Purpose: Designed to move hypothesis-driven research into the clinic. These grants are intended to fund developmental therapeutic studies in the late stage of preclinical testing.…
REACH Grant (Research, Education, and Access to Care in Health) Overview: Access grant program supporting community partners in improving access to lung cancer care and screening for uninsured or…
Recoverable Translational Research Grants Funder: National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) Purpose: Multiyear grants designed to catalyze promising laboratory cancer research and support the…
Research and Educational Grants Funder: Connecticut Breast Health Initiative Inc (CT, US) Mission: Make a difference locally in the fight against breast cancer through support, education and…
Research Fellowship Grant Overview: Lung cancer research fellowship grants supporting emerging researchers in the field of lung cancer. Award Amount: $25,000 per grant Geographic Scope: North…
Lauri Strauss Leukemia and Allied Cancer Research Fellowship Endowment Overview: Endowed research fellowship program established and fully funded at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Status: 17…
Research Grant Application Funder: Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation Geographic Scope: Minnesota (brain tumor community) Mission Alignment: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission…
Research Grants Program Overview: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) funds innovative research through a peer-review grants process to accelerate progress in pancreatic cancer research and…
Research Grants Program Funder: The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation Focus Areas: - Childhood cancer research - Pediatric oncology - Novel therapeutic approaches - Mechanisms of disease - Preclinical…
Research Projects to Enhance Applicability of Mammalian Models for Translational Research (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer…
Research Scholar Grants (RSG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Cancer Society Amount: Up to US $215,000 Last Updated: May 11, 2025 Summary The Research Scholar Grants (RSG) by the American Cancer…
Revision Applications for Validation of Biomarker Assays Developed Through NIH-Supported Research Grants (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to…
RFA- North Carolina Partnership to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Last Updated: August 21, 2025…
RFA: ACS-ASTRO CSDG ( Clinician Scientist Development Grant ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Cancer Society Amount: US $405,000 - US $675,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The American Cancer…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of grants for cancer nonprofits are available?
- Grants for Cancer Nonprofits come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
- Who is eligible for grants for cancer nonprofits?
- Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
- How do I apply for grants for cancer nonprofits?
- Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.
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