How is ACS funded?

Some people may think that the ACS is an endowed organization, underwritten in perpetuity by a single wealthy benefactor, person, family, or corporation—not true! We’re also not funded by the US government. We’re primarily funded from personal donations—like yours.

What is ACS research?

WE CONDUCT and publish research on cancer prevention, surveillance, health services, and disparities, including the ACS Cancer Facts & Figures reports. Learn about our research.

How do I get my research funded?

If you are affiliated with a college or university, contact your department office. Some colleges and universities have an office for sponsored programs, which coordinates grant requests and helps researchers with finding grant opportunities. Also ask your peers and colleagues about funding sources.

Who provides funding for research?

Most scientific research is funded by government grants (e.g., from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, etc.), companies doing research and development, and non-profit foundations (e.g., the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, etc.).

How much money do you need for an ACS grant?

Revisions to the grant budget can only be made with prior approval of ACS PRF. Amount: Proposals must request $70,000 for a three-year period. The total $70K budget may be divided between the three years according to the needs of the project. The normal ACS PRF budget year extends from September 1 to August 31.

How is the American Cancer Society involved in cancer research?

No single nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization in the US has invested more to find the causes and cures of cancer than the American Cancer Society (ACS). In fact, we’ve helped make possible almost every major cancer research breakthrough since 1946.

What’s the budget for an American Chemical Society grant?

For proposals that are funded, the budget becomes part of the grant agreement. Revisions to the grant budget can only be made with prior approval of ACS PRF. Amount: Proposals must request $70,000 for a three-year period. The total $70K budget may be divided between the three years according to the needs of the project.

How is cancer research funded in the US?

Current Grants by State. See the number of grants and funded amounts in each state, as well as a brief overview about the grantees. Current Investment by Areas of Research. See currently funded amounts for extramural and intramural projects by areas of research, including treatment, prevention, early detection, survivorship, and more.