How much funding does VLCF Fund Grant provide?

VLCF Fund Grant provides More than US $60,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for VLCF Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for VLCF Fund Grant?

Not funded: Capital campaigns; Debt reduction; Travel/administrative expenses.

VLCF Fund Grant

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Cancer Nonprofits Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

More than US $60,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Funding requests will be accepted from recognized healthcare institutions.
Previous and current grant recipients may submit applications.
The Foundation has established several major Funding Areas with a focus on of leading edge cancer treatment, research and compassionate care.
The Foundation will fund both scientific and medical fellowships.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: VLCF will not review applications for families or individuals.
Not eligible: Capital campaigns
Not eligible: Debt reduction
Not eligible: Travel/administrative expenses

Overview

The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF) has played a pivotal role in cancer research and education since its inception in 1971, raising over $21 million to support innovative treatments and compassionate care. This private foundation invites applications from recognized healthcare institutions, focusing on funding scientific and medical fellowships. VLCF is dedicated to preventing cancer and improving patient care, ensuring that the spirit of excellence continues in the fight against this disease.

Since 1971, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF) has raised over $21 million in the fight against cancer. It has grown to include additional charitable cancer fundraising events such as the Vince Lombardi Award of Excellence Dinner Ball, Food and Wine event and Lombardi Walk/Run, among others.
VLCF will continue to work tirelessly with all of our partners to further our mission of funding advancements in cancer research and compassionate care.

Eligibility

Funding requests will be accepted from recognized healthcare institutions. Previous and current grant recipients may submit applications.The Foundation has established several major Funding Areas with a focus on of leading edge cancer treatment, research and compassionate care.The Foundation will fund both scientific and medical fellowships.

Ineligibility

VLCF will not review applications for families or individuals.The Foundation does not fund capital campaigns, debt reduction or travel/administrative expenses.

What Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 7
Total given: $343K
Median grant: $53K
Range: $10K–$80K

By dollars: Wisconsin 43%, Connecticut 22%, Alabama 18%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Norwalk, CT; Birmingham, AL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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