The Cure Starts Now Research Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies (typically $50,000 - $200,000)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
The Cure Starts Now Research Grant Program
Organization: The Cure Starts Now Inc (OH, US)
Website: thecurestartsnow.org
Contact: 10280 Chester Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 | 513-772-4888
Overview
The Cure Starts Now funds pediatric brain cancer research through an extensive grant approval process. The organization has funded $29,495,835 USD in pediatric brain cancer research in partnership with the DIPG/DMG Collaborative, including 194 grants awarded to institutions at over 100 hospitals in 29 countries.- Research that follows their mission (pediatric brain tumor research)
- Non-duplicative research (novel and unique approaches)
- Financially sound research (rigorous budget review)
Funding Criteria
The Cure Starts Now only funds:- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
- Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
- Medulloblastoma
- Pediatric high-grade gliomas
- Other pediatric brain tumors
Focus Areas
Geographic Scope
International - funds institutions in 29 countries worldwide- Typical range: $50,000 - $200,000 USD
- Recent awards (December 2025): $50,000 to $200,000
Award Amounts (Based on Recent Grants)
- Columbia University: $100,000 (Therapeutic Dietary Intervention for DIPG)
- Erasmus University Medical Center: $200,000 (Targeted Radiopharmaceutical Therapies)
- Multiple institutions received $50,000-$100,000 awards
Recent Grant Examples
Application Process
Applications submitted through SnapGrant.com portalHow to Apply
How to Apply
1. Visit the grant portal: Click the "Submit Grant Application" button on thecurestartsnow.org/grants
2. Redirect to SnapGrant.com: You will be redirected to SnapGrant.com to complete the application process
3. Complete application: Follow the prompts in the SnapGrant system
Required Materials
Specific required materials are not detailed on the public-facing page, but applicants should contact the organization directly for detailed application requirements.- Phone: 513-772-4888
- Address: 10280 Chester Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
- Website: thecurestartsnow.org
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