Applicants
We are pleased to be able to offer various RFA grant opportunities in 2021. Below you will find Grant Guidelines for 2021 and you can visit the "Grants Calendar" to see upcoming due dates. By signing up for "Researcher News" on this page you will receive the updated schedule of RFA due dates via email and any future announcements about ALSF grant cycles.
More Than 1,000 Research Projects Funded Since 2005
Grants distributed from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation are designed to fill critical voids in current pediatric cancer research. All applications are reviewed by the appropriate Grant Review Boards and approved by the ALSF Board of Directors.
New User registration: If you haven’t applied using our new portal -- you need to create an account, contact record, and portal username/password. An email confirmation will be sent to verify your email address, completing your registration. Then, login to access the grant application. NOTE: the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser is incompatible with the online system; please use Chrome or Firefox for the best results!
New for 2019 - Resource Sharing documentation is required! Please refer to the Resource Sharing Form for requirements, sample, and review rubric.
Resources for Grant Applicants
Please see the grants calendar for upcoming deadlines. Below are the most recent grant program guidelines and applicable forms.
Medical Research Grants
- 2021 Reach Grant Application Guidelines
- 2021 POST Program Grant Application Guidelines
- 2021 Innovation Award Full Application Guidelines
- 2021 RUNX1 Early Career Investigator Grant Guidelines
- 2020 Epidemiology Grant Guidelines
- 2020 Young Investigator Grant Guidelines
- 2019 Single-cell Pediatric Cancer Atlas Grant Guidelines
- 2019 'A' Award Guidelines
Crazy 8 Initiative Grants
Psychosocial Grants
- 2019 Launch Grant Letter of Intent Guidelines
- 2019 Launch Grant Full Application Guidelines
- 2019 Family Impact Grant Letter of Intent Guidelines
- 2019 Family Impact Grant Full Application Guidelines
Nursing Research Grants