How much funding does PLGA Research Fund provide?

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PLGA Research Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

PLGA Research Fund

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States Inc

Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The PBTF awards grants for research on an ongoing basis.”

Overview

PLGA Research Fund (Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma/Astrocytoma Research)

Focus Area: Pediatric low-grade gliomas (PLGG) and astrocytomas research

Geographic Scope: United States and international institutions

The PBTF's PLGA research investments accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and drug development for children with low-grade gliomas and astrocytomas. Pediatric low-grade gliomas are the most common type of brain tumor diagnosed in children. Over the past decade, PBTF funding and strategic leadership have:

Secured multi-million-dollar grants from the National Cancer Institute to accelerate research efforts
Improved understanding of what causes pediatric low-grade gliomas and what makes some types more aggressive
Supported the discovery and development of multiple treatments now used in clinical practice
Funded and advocated for PLGG survivorship research to improve long-term survival and quality of life

Research Areas Supported: Pediatric low-grade gliomas, pediatric astrocytomas, survivorship research

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are not fully specified in available content. To apply:

Visit curethekids.org/research/apply-for-funding
Review PLGA Research Fund-specific guidelines
Contact PBTF for application materials and deadlines

The PBTF awards grants for research on an ongoing basis.

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What Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 9
Total given: $791K
Median grant: $60K
Range: $5,000–$325K

By dollars: Massachusetts 42%, Michigan 16%, Texas 13%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; Houston, TX.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Boston, MA

Research Grant

$325K
Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI

Research Grant

$126K
Society for Neuro-Oncology · Houston, TX

Research Grant

$100K
Health Research Alliance Inc · Raleigh, NC

Research Grant

$100K
Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States · Hinsdale, IL

Brain Tumor Report Grant

$60K