Research Grant Application

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (brain tumor community)

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

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 one proposal 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
• Email
• 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 research grant application
• Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, doc, docx, pdf
• Maximum file size: 100 MB
• Maximum files: 6

Authorization:

• Name and title of authorized staff
• Signature (enter your name as signature)
• Date (MM/DD/YYYY)