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.
AHNS Presidential Award: Understanding Treatment Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Head & Neck Society (AHNS) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December…
Overview AI Accelerator Grant Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), Ovarian Cancer Action (OCA), Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC), and Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) are requesting Letters…
Overview EARLY CAREER subcategory of Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program This sub-category of the Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program is intended to support projects from Early…
Overview Our Vision: We want to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer. Our Mission: We champion the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on…
AIM-HI Accelerator Fund Funder: National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) Purpose: A disruptive funding model designed to accelerate cancer innovations from laboratory bench to patients at their…
Alaska Run for Women Grants Organization: Alaska Run for Women (Non-profit 501(c)(3), Tax ID92-0149312) Website: akrfw.org Primary Focus: Create awareness and decrease the impact of breast cancer on…
Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Alexander and Margaret…
Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant: Graduate Student Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $16,500 Last Updated: October 24, 2024 Summary The Alice F. Chang…
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy's grants support the extraordinary potential offered by cell and gene-based therapies to accelerate effective and safe treatment of all types of cancer. -…
Alternatives in Research (AiR) Challenge program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alternatives Research & Development Foundation Amount: US $210,000 Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Alternatives…
Alumni Supplemental Grant Overview: Award celebrating LCI's 15th year as a 501(c)(3) by helping lung cancer researchers who have previously been funded by LCI to advance studies that are already…
Overview Purpose 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…
American Cancer Society Transportation and Lodging Grants Funder: American Cancer Society (Distributed through Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation) Geographic Scope: Essentia Health-Fargo service area…
American Cancer Society Transportation and Lodging Grants Funder: American Cancer Society (awarded to Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation) Geographic Scope: Fargo, North Dakota area and service region…
American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation sponsors three research awards that are presented at The American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meetings. - Organization: American Society of Breast…
Amy Winn and Christopher T. Byrd Award for Adults with Fanconi Anemia Status: Active, ongoing annual award Geographic Scope: International (open to adults with FA worldwide) Focus Areas: -…
Andrew Giusti Memorial Award Overview: A prestigious annual award given to an outstanding advocate of medical, health, and scientific research in colorectal cancer. Award Type: Recognition award for…
Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Anita Tarr Turk…
Anna M. Heilmaier Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Anna M. Heilmaier…
Annual Canine Health Grants: Established Investigator Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Animal Foundation Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Morris Animal…