Funding Opportunities

Limited Submissions

Mary Kay Foundation Innovative/Translational Cancer Research Award


Award: Up to $100,000
Deadline: Oct. 29, 2025


Award: $150,000
Deadline: Nov. 10, 2025 (for internal submissions)


Award: $700,000
Deadline: Nov. 14, 2025 

2026 V Foundation Limited Submission Opportunities: Two Awards for Adult Translational Cancer Research 


Traditional Award: Up to $800,000
All-Star Adult Translational Grant: Based on prior V awards     
Deadline: Jan. 30, 2026

Pilot Funding

 
Award: $50,000
Letter of Intent Deadline: Nov 17, 2025


Award: $75,000
Full Application Deadline: Dec. 15, 2025


Award: $60,000 - $120,000
Full Application Deadline: Dec. 15, 2025


Award: $100,000
Full Application Deadline: Jan. 23, 2026

Ongoing Opportunities

Early Phase Clinical Research Support
Deadline: Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis subject to fund availability


Award: Up to $100,000
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Just in Time (JIT) Award
Award: $25,000 for one year
Deadline: Applications are accepted and awarded on a rolling basis

Opportunities for Pilot Projects to Support Multi-Investigator Grants
Award: Up to $150,000
Deadline: Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis