OVERVIEW: The LIVESTRONG Foundation provides support to cancer survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Its grantmaking funds projects for cancer research, treatment and care.
IP TAKE: LIVESTRONG supports a range of organizations in the U.S. that support cancer patients and survivors. Current priorities include underserved people, communiteis of color and improving access to prevention, diagnosis and care. Many recent grants have gone to medium-sized community organizations in underserved areas of the U.S. Grants are awarded in amount of up to $20,000. This funder accepts applications for funding via an online portal for a period of several weeks in January and February each year.
PROFILE: In 1997, the LIVESTRONG Foundation was established by Lance Armstrong as the Lance Armstrong Foundation, after the cyclist was diagnosed with testicular cancer. It seeks to “improve the lives of people affected by cancer, now.” The foundation raised over $100 million from its iconic yellow wristbands, and has evolved from prioritizing testicular cancer research to addressing the needs of survivors of all cancers. In 2012, Armstrong stepped down, and the foundation changed its name to the LIVESTRONG Foundation. It makes grants to support cancer research, treatment and care.
In 2019, it established the LIVESTRONG Solution Grants to support organizations “who are developing cutting edge, inventive, and sustainable solutions to overlooked cancer problems.” Funding priorities include underserved people, communities of color, “defeating digital discord” and improving access to care.
LIVESTRONG grants generally range from $5,000-$20,000, and the foundation makes over $2 million a year in grants. Recent grantmaking appears to have focused on patient services and supports provided by small to medium-sized community organizations. For additional information about past grants, see the foundation’s recent tax filings.
This funder accepts applications for funding via its online grants portal for a period of several weeks in January and February of each year. For guidelines and specific due dates see the foundation’s Solution Grants web page. General inquiries may be addressed to the foundation’s staff via email.
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