How much funding does Game-Changer Grant provide?

Game-Changer Grant provides $600,000 over three years in funding.

When is the deadline for Game-Changer Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Game-Changer Grant?

Eligible applicants: Research institution; Nonprofits. Geography: Michigan.

How often is Game-Changer Grant offered?

Game-Changer Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Game-Changer Grant

Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Grants for Cancer Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$600,000 over three years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Research institution
Nonprofits

Geography

Michigan

Overview

The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation Game-Changer Grant funds promising pediatric brain cancer research with an emphasis on DIPG/DMG. Awards are $600,000 over three years. To date the foundation's grant program has committed over $33 million to 80+ researchers across 42 institutions.

How to Apply

Applicants are researchers at institutions. Apply via the foundation's 'Apply for a Grant' page (chadtough.org); consult the current RFA for cycle deadlines.

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What Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 23
Total given: $6.3M
Median grant: $176K
Range: $5,454–$1.63M

26% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Michigan 26%, Massachusetts 22%, California 17%. Top recipient cities: Cambridge, MA; Houston, TX; New York, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.