Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 858 active grants for cancer nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Emerging Scientist Grant Kids Beating Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants New Era Cap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations in Western New York and beyond, focusing on five key areas: Cancer Patient & Family Care, Veterans & First Responders, Women Empowerment, Youth Sports, and…	Not published	Varies
MD Cancer Fund Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Awards grants to low-income MD residents for cancer diagnosis/treatment. Administered through local health departments/other authorized vendors.	Not published	Varies
ONS: Oncology Nurse Scientist Research Intensive Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oncology Nurse Scientist Research Intensive aims to enhance oncology nursing practice through a research mentoring program in Denver, Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Drug Development Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $60K The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions in Drug Development is designed to support promising researchers transitioning from fellowship to faculty positions.	Not published	$60K
Fanconi Cancer Foundation-AACR NextGen Grant for Transformative Cancer Research Fanconi Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A flagship funding opportunity in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).	Not published	Varies
Physician Scholarship & Grant Program - Advanced Cancer Therapies Conference (Acpmp) Appendix Cancerpseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Provides scholarships to young physicians to attend relevant medical conferences and present their research. Covers diverse areas of inquiry to drive new approaches to diagnosis and treatment of appendix cancer.	Not published	$1K
Special Recognition Award American-Italian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Special Recognition Award honors distinguished scientists who have made exceptional contributions to cancer research through translational work or achievements in specialized categories that transcend traditional basic and clinical…	Not published	Varies
Merit Award: Bradley Stuart Beller Endowed Merit Award Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Bradley Stuart Beller Endowed Merit Award offers $2,000 to the top-ranking First Author of an abstract submitted to the ASCO Meeting.	Not published	$2K
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400K – $800K The Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award supports early career researchers with high-risk, innovative ideas in cancer research.	Not published	$400K – $800K
ASPIRE Award The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (US) Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies ASPIRE Awards (Accelerating Scientific Platforms and Innovative Research) are designed to enable innovative approaches to solving high-impact problems in cancer research that tend to fall outside the scope of other funding opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Sarah DeBord Memorial Grant Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Research Grants Program The Andrew McDonough B Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funded Research Topics (examples from current portfolio): The B+ Foundation supports innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for children with cancer.	Not published	Varies
Lizanell and Colbert Coldwell Foundation Grant Lizanell and Colbert Coldwell Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lizanell and Colbert Coldwell Foundation Grant provides funding to support institutions or associations focused on advancing medical research in Texas.	Not published	Varies
BCRFA Innovation Awards Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Ala · Foundation Not published · $50K Seed grants designed to support new investigators to explore innovative ideas in breast cancer research.	Not published	$50K
Blandin Employees for Life Fund Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Blandin Employees for Life Team has established a local cancer fund at the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation to provide short-term help with cancer expenses.	Rolling	Varies
Music Therapy Program Grant (Otto Bremer Trust) Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · $50K Music therapy program at University of Minnesota serves pediatric cancer patients, particularly those:	Not published	$50K
Maryland Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening and Treatment (CPEST) Program Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Funded by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund, this program provides grants to local health departments and health systems to provide cancer prevention, education, screening, diagnostics, and treatment services to uninsured and…	Not published	Varies
Lubov Arnold Conference Scholarship Grant Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Lubov Arnold Conference Scholarship, funded by the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, supports Minnesota oncology nurses and physician assistants in attending educational conferences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
SWOG Rare Cancer Fellowship The Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program supporting investigators working on rare cancer research within the SWOG Early Therapeutics & Rare Cancers Committee.	Not published	Varies
Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure - Community Outreach Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure Community Outreach Grant aims to enhance breast cancer awareness and education through outreach programs in Illinois.	Not published	Up to $50K
Susan G. Komen: Career Transition Award (CTA) Grant The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $650K The Susan G. Komen Career Transition Award (CTA) supports postdoctoral and clinical fellows in launching independent breast cancer research careers.	Not published	Up to $650K
Health Disparities in Lung Cancer Grant Lung Cancer Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies Research grant focusing on health disparities in lung cancer in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.	Not published	Varies
Pain and Palliative Care Service Awards Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for palliative care services at leading cancer centers.	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 5, 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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