Quality of Life Grant Application
Funding Amount
Up to $18,000
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 7, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Projects that demonstrate research in the area of brain tumors
- Programs that enhance the lives of Minnesota's brain tumor community by providing aid, assistance, or experiences
- Program expansion or special projects of a time limited nature
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Ongoing operational costs
- Not eligible: Personal grants to individuals
- Not eligible: Individual salary or salaries
Overview
Geographic Scope: Minnesota (brain tumor community)
Maximum Grant Amount: $18,000
Mission Alignment: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is consistent with that of the Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to funding research and patient services that will improve the lives of brain tumor patients through raising awareness, providing support and encouragement, and offering uplifting events that provide a sense of community and hope to affected individuals and families.
Eligible Uses of Funds
- Projects that demonstrate research in the area of brain tumors
- Programs that enhance the lives of Minnesota's brain tumor community by providing aid, assistance, or experiences
- Program expansion or special projects of a time limited nature
Ineligible Uses of Funds
- Ongoing operational costs
- Personal grants to individuals
- Individual salary or salaries
How to Apply
How to Apply
Deadline: Applications must be received by December 7th, 2026
General Instructions:
- Complete all sections of the application
- Include all requested documentation to be considered
- Organizations are encouraged to submit proposals prior to deadline
- Write applications in simple, easy to understand language as possible
Required Information
Organization Details:
- Legal Name
- Authorized Contact at organization
- Address (Street Address, Address Line 2, City, State/Province/Region, ZIP/Postal Code)
- Tax ID
- Phone
- Website
- Organization Mission
Proposal Information:
- Project Title
- Request Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Project Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Project End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Number of brain tumor patients served annually by your organization
- Request Amount
Proposal Summary (Required):
Provide an attached summary that clearly and concisely presents your project and your request for funding. The summary must include:
- Project overview
- Reasons for the grant request and target amount
- Details of project activities to help achieve objectives
- Specific and measurable objectives describing the overall approach or strategy to achieve results
- Goals related to the need and target beneficiaries
- Target timetable for when objectives will be met
- Specific explanation of how funding reflects the mission of the Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation
Supporting Documentation:
- Upload any supporting documents for your grant application
- Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, doc, docx, pdf
- Maximum file size: 15 MB
- Maximum files: 4
Authorization:
- Name and title of authorized staff
- Signature (enter your name as signature)
- Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Past recipients of this program
Recent awards under this program (from Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation's IRS filings)
Edina, MN · 2024
$20K
Mendota Heights, MN · 2024
$20K
2 grants in Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation's 2024 filings reference “Quality of Life Grant Application” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.
What Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 7
- Total given
- $460K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $15K–$200K
- By dollars: Minnesota 78%, Illinois 22%. Top recipient cities: Edina, MN; Minnetonka, MN; Chicago, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Gilda's Club Minnesota · Minnetonka, MN
Power in community - assessing specific needs of brain tumor community and expanding…
$200K
American Brain Tumor Association · Chicago, IL
In collaboration with the brain tumor funders' collaborative (btfc), seeks to advance…
$100K
Pinky Swear Foundation · Edina, MN
All-star fund program - alleviates financial burdens
$100K
Angel Foundation · Mendota Heights, MN
Emergency financial assistance for brain cancer patients
$15K
Children's Health Care Foundation · Edina, MN
Emergency financial assistance
$15K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Cancer
- Quality of life
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