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.
The Albany Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research Funder: Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research (funded by the Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation) Geographic Scope:…
The Amazing Grace Scholarship Focus: Brain tumor survivors pursuing a college degree Eligibility: Brain tumor survivors who demonstrate excellence and love of learning Overview: CBTF's first…
The Anna Fuller Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Anna Fuller Fund Amount: US $75,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Anna Fuller Fund Grant provides year-round support for…
The Astros Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Astros Foundation Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Astros Foundation Grant Program supports youth sports and education…
The Bernice Goldblatt Fund Status: Listed as an active program on the Cancer Research Foundation website under "Programs" section. Note: Detailed information about this fund was not provided in the…
The Bernice Goldblatt Fund Status: Mentioned as a Cancer Research Foundation program on the website navigation and program listing pages. Overview: Limited information available from the provided…
The Byron H. Chesbro M.D. Scholarship Fund Overview: Established in 2019 in partnership with the Cancer Help Center at the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation, Elara Caring, and Texas Oncology to honor the…
The Cancer League Research Grant Funder: The Cancer League Inc (Oakland, CA) Geographic Scope: Bay Area cancer programs and research only Mission: All funds must be used in the fight against cancer…
The Cure Starts Now Research Grant Program Organization: The Cure Starts Now Inc (OH, US) Website: thecurestartsnow.org Contact: 10280 Chester Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 | 513-772-4888 Overview The…
The Hitchman Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: R And H Hitchman Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Hitchman Charitable Trust, established by Helen Hitchman's…
The Inspire Scholarship Program Overview: The Inspire Scholarship has awarded over $465,000 to childhood cancer survivors in the northern Nevada region since its inception in 2012. The program…
The James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Paul Sutton Medical Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The James Paul Sutton…
The Jane Lloyd Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Jane Lloyd Fund, established by the Berkshire…
The Jenna's Rainbow Moving Forward Grant Overview: Jenna's Rainbow offers grants to help adult brain or spinal cord tumor survivors who are moving into a new chapter of their life. The goal is to…
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research: Emerging Leader Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Amount: US $250,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Mark…
The Medical Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seattle Foundation Amount: Approximately US $40,000 Last Updated: May 01, 2025 Summary The Medical Funds Grant, administered by the Seattle Foundation,…
The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) is a collection of U54…
The NCI Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) The purpose of the Worta McCaskill-Stevens K12 funding…
The Prevent Cancer Foundation supports research grants and fellowships for cancer prevention and early detection and community grants for cancer screening or education projects on the local level. -…
The purpose of this program is to support fundraiser events and smaller-scale initiatives that align with the funding agency's Healthy Generations initiative. The Healthy Generations initiative…