Cancer Research Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 363 Cancer Research Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 231 open right now, across 13 funding agencies. Award amounts range $50K to $11.41M. The next application deadline is July 25, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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363total grants
231open now
13agencies
$50K–$11.41Mfunding range
Jul 25next deadline
OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Research Advancement Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Research Advancement Award supports fundamental research studies that will make an important contribution towards…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Discovery Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Discovery Award supports novel, untested, high-risk, high-reward research projects with the potential to provide…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Impact Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Impact Award supports applied research, defined as use-inspired and practice-oriented science that brings together…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional)

The NIH Director’s New Innovator Award supports early stage investigators of exceptional creativity who propose bold and highly innovative research projects with the potential to produce a major…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.310 ⏰ Aug 17, 2026 💰 $475,000 – $475,000
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OPEN 32 days left Hard to apply

Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development of Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)

The Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN) invites applications from neuroscience investigators seeking support to advance their small molecule drug discovery and development projects into the clinic. Participants…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.121 ⏰ Aug 18, 2026
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OPEN 33 days left Hard to apply

Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR)

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by continuing support for the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR). The national…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.855 ⏰ Aug 19, 2026
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Martin Delaney Collaboratories for HIV Cure Research

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by continuing support for the Martin Delaney Collaboratories (MDCs) for HIV Cure…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.855 ⏰ Aug 19, 2026
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OPEN 47 days left Hard to apply

DoW Lung Cancer Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award (PCOSA) promotes evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to improve health and…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 2, 2026
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DoW Lung Cancer Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 2, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many cancer research grants for 501(c)(3) public charity are available?
Grantoria currently lists 363 cancer research grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 231 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 25, 2026 — about 8 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $50K to $11.41M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse cancer research grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Cancer Research Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Cancer research organizations pursue clinical trials, laboratory studies, translational research, and therapeutic development to advance prevention and treatment outcomes. 6,385 active grants support this work, with the National Institutes of Health leading funding for nonprofits advancing oncology science and innovation across institutional and community-based settings.

Most awards range from $350,000 to $438,000 and operate entirely on competitive application models, allowing strong proposals to compete equally regardless of prior funding history. Cost-sharing requirements remain minimal at just 1% of available grants. Filtering by support type—particularly Research versus Capacity Building—will help identify grants aligned with your organization's immediate priorities.