The Cancer League Research Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
February 28, 2027
327 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
The Cancer League Research Grant
Funder: The Cancer League Inc (Oakland, CA)
Geographic Scope: Bay Area cancer programs and research only
Mission: All funds must be used in the fight against cancer in the Bay Area.
Key Requirements
- 100% utilization: All donated funds must be used for the designated project
- Minimal overhead: The Cancer League expects minimal administrative expenses and explicitly prohibits gift administration or grant fees
- Specific projects only: Funds are restricted to specific, pre-approved projects by membership
- Cancer-focused: 100% of funds must support cancer research/treatment; no funds may be used for other diseases
- No endowments: The Cancer League does not fund endowments
Funding Timeline
- RFP Distribution: January
- Proposal Deadline: End of February
- Award Notification: Early May
- Funding Start: June (following year)
- Year 1 Report Due: June (one year after funding)
- Year 2 Report Due: June (two years after funding)
Reporting Requirements
Recipients must submit written updates at:
Recipients may be asked to present updates in person to Cancer League members for member education purposes.
Funding Conditions
1. Funds must support cancer-fighting programs in the Bay Area
2. Projects must be approved by Cancer League membership
3. If approved projects become fully funded elsewhere, Cancer League reserves right to reassign donation
4. If approved project fails to materialize, Cancer League reserves right to reclaim funds and reassign to another approved project
5. The Cancer League should be listed as funding source where appropriate
Contact Information
Email: allocations@cancerleagueinc.org
Address: The Cancer League, 6114 La Salle Avenue, PMB 534, Oakland, CA 94611
General Contact: hello@thecancerleagueinc.org
Contact Person: Vice President Allocations
How to Apply
How to Apply
#### Submission Timeline
#### Submission Method
Project proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to allocations@cancerleagueinc.org after receipt of the Request for Proposals from the Cancer League Allocations Chairs.
#### Required Proposal Components
All proposals must include:
1. Project Rationale
- Specific value this research brings
- What population is served by the results
2. Prior History
- Previous research conducted in this area
- What this proposal will build upon (if applicable)
3. Project Format
- Summary description in layman's terms
- Project goals
- Milestones
- Personnel needs
- Timeline
4. Project Budget
- Itemized budget with specific dollar requests
- Breakdown of costs
- Portion of total budget being funded by requesting institution
- Information on other grant funding being sought
5. Project Management
- Project administrator identification
- Primary project contact for communications
- Note: The Cancer League will expect timely reports/updates for the funded project
#### Submission Notes
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