The Cure Starts Now Research Grant Program

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.

Funding Criteria

The Cure Starts Now only funds:

• Research that follows their mission (pediatric brain tumor research)
• Non-duplicative research (novel and unique approaches)
• Financially sound research (rigorous budget review)

Focus Areas

• Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
• Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
• Medulloblastoma
• Pediatric high-grade gliomas
• Other pediatric brain tumors

Geographic Scope

International - funds institutions in 29 countries worldwide

Award Amounts (Based on Recent Grants)

• Typical range: $50,000 - $200,000 USD
• Recent awards (December 2025): $50,000 to $200,000

Recent Grant Examples

• 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

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.

Contact for Application Support

• Phone: 513-772-4888
• Address: 10280 Chester Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
• Website: thecurestartsnow.org