Cancer Research Grants for Elderly (65+)

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 13 Cancer Research Grants for Elderly (65+) — 7 open right now, across 3 funding agencies. The next application deadline is June 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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13total grants
7open now
3agencies
Jun 20next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Transforming Research Award (TrRA) supports non-incremental, robust, well-designed research that drives transformative advancements in reducing risk…

🏛 Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 24, 2026
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Exposomic Contributions to ADRD Pathology and Resilience

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is interested in supporting research projects that investigate how specific neural exposome factors contribute mechanistically to Alzheimer’s…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.853 ⏰ Oct 5, 2026
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How many cancer research grants for elderly (65+) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 13 cancer research grants for elderly (65+), of which 7 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 June 20, 2026 — about 19 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
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About Cancer Research Grants for Elderly (65+)

Good news for researchers focused on aging populations: all 5,305 cancer research grants in this category eliminate cost-sharing requirements, removing a major barrier to proposal development. The National Institutes of Health and Department of the Army lead funding in this specialized space, recognizing the urgent need for cancer interventions tailored to elderly populations aged 65 and older.

These opportunities emphasize competitive selection processes paired with robust multi-year support structures, enabling sustained research programs. Research and capacity-building awards dominate the funding landscape, reflecting priorities in both discovery and workforce development. Narrow your search by award size to identify grants matching your organization's institutional capacity and project scope.