How much funding does Research Grants Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Research Grants Program?

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Who is eligible for Research Grants Program?

Eligible applicants: Research universities and medical centers; Children's hospitals; 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).

Research Grants Program

The Andrew McDonough B Foundation

Foundation Grants for Cancer Nonprofits Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Research universities and medical centers
Children's hospitals
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)

Other requirements

United States (all regions)
International collaborations (including The Netherlands, Israel)
Academic medical institutions

Overview

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.

What The Andrew McDonough B Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 26
Total given: $2.38M
Median grant: $75K
Range: $10K–$385K

By dollars: Texas 19%, Washington 14%, New York 13%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Houston, TX; Seattle, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX

Pediatric cancer research

$385K
The Childrens Oncology Group · Seattle, WA

Pediatric cancer research

$259K
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI

Pediatric cancer research

$150K
Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OH

Pediatric cancer research

$150K
Weill Cornell Children's Hospital · New York, NY

Pediatric cancer research

$150K