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Research Grants Program

THE ANDREW MCDONOUGH B FOUNDATION

Foundation Grants for Cancer Nonprofits Grants for Science Research

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Research Grants Program

Funder: The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

Focus Areas:

Childhood cancer research

Pediatric oncology

Novel therapeutic approaches

Mechanisms of disease

Preclinical models

Long-term effects and survivorship

Psychosocial supports

Geographic Scope:

United States (all regions)

International collaborations (including The Netherlands, Israel)

Eligible Institutions:

Research universities and medical centers

Children's hospitals

Academic medical institutions

Examples: Baylor College of Medicine, University of Michigan, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Case Western Reserve University, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Princess Máxima Center (Netherlands), Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel)

Funded Research Topics (examples from current portfolio):

CAR-NKT cell therapy for neuroblastoma

RNA translation inhibition for Ewing sarcoma

Targeted protein degradation for glioma

Social connectedness measures for brain tumor survivors

Metabolic targets in T-ALL leukemia

Fusion-driven leukemogenesis

PROTAC development for osteosarcoma

Organ-on-chip models for Ewing sarcoma

Mitochondrial biology in DIPG

Microbiome research in ALL

Patient-reported outcomes in pediatric cancer surgery

Genetic drivers of neuroblastoma metastasis

Radiation therapy optimization (FLASH)

PET imaging for neuroblastoma

Molecular profiling of adrenal tumors

Pulmonary complications in pediatric solid tumors

Contact Information:

Organization: The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

Address: 101 Rockland Circle, Wilmington, DE 19803

Phone: 302.563.8389 | 845.304.6347

Email: Joe@BePositive.org | Carly@BePositive.org

Website: bepositive.org

Tax ID: 42-1741037 (IRS-certified 501(c)3)

Background:
The B+ Foundation supports innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for children with cancer. The foundation maintains an active research portfolio with grants awarded to leading pediatric oncology institutions across the United States and internationally.