Challenge Grants

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is proud to launch a new funding program in support of cancer research across Canada. The Challenge grant program will support cancer research projects across the cancer continuum and across disciplines, with an ultimate goal of solving a problem (i.e. a ‘challenge’) in cancer that will be meaningful to people affected by or at risk of cancer.

Important dates:

• Abstract registrations due: July 28, 2021
• Full applications due: September 22, 2021
• Results announcement: January 2022
• Anticipated start date: January 1, 2022

Applications for up to $150,000 per year for 3 years will be accepted. The approximate funding envelope for this competition is $5.25M per year, or enough to fund at least 35 grants. Applications focused on breast cancer and prostate cancer are encouraged.