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[Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation](https://www.alexslemonade.org)

April 2027

Up to $250,000 total over 2 years (no indirect costs; max $125,000/year)

Supports late preclinical and translational pediatric cancer research with a clear path to clinical application.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to update.

--- ## Description This grant supports hypothesis-driven, translational research projects in pediatric oncology that address unmet clinical needs and are positioned to move promising findings toward clinical testing or practice change. The program is designed to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and practical interventions for children with cancer, providing resources to generate the data and infrastructure necessary for clinical advancement. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline (anticipated/projected):** April 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** $250,000 total costs over 2 years - **Annual maximum:** $125,000 per year - **Indirect costs:** Not allowed - **Other notes:** Budget should be proportional to project scope; reasonable travel, supplies, and small equipment are allowed. Clinical trial expenses are not fundable under this mechanism. --- ## Eligibility - **Project focus:** Must address unmet clinical needs in pediatric oncology with clear translational potential. - **PI requirements:** - Must have an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent) and be appointed as faculty (or equivalent) at an academic institution. - Faculty below Assistant Professor must include a senior collaborator with a commitment letter. - Must have a demonstrated track record in pediatric cancer and translational research. - **Institution:** Must be a nonprofit institution or organization based in the US or Canada. - **Citizenship:** US citizenship is not required. - **Other:** Multiple investigator applications with complementary expertise are encouraged. **Ineligible:** - Projects with a primary focus on patients >19 years old. - Early-stage discovery/screening projects (must be late preclinical or translational). - Proposals using human embryonic/fetal stem cells or non-human primates (induced pluripotent stem cells are permitted). - Clinical trial expenses (this grant is for preclinical/translational work leading to clinical trials, not for trial execution). --- ## Application Process - **Guidelines:** Applicants must follow the official [2026 Reach Grant Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/images/alsf1/downloads/application_guidelines_for_the_2026_reach_grant.pdf) for detailed instructions. - **Submission:** Applications are submitted via Proposal Central ([link](https://proposalcentral.com)). - **Format:** Application must be a single PDF (max 20 MB), following NIH format guidelines. - **Required sections:** - Cover page, scientific abstract, impact statement, specific aims, significance, innovation, approach, clinical development plan, budget/justification, biographical sketches, resource sharing plan, letters of support, and compliance documents (IRB/IACUC if applicable). - Explicit timeline and milestone-driven deliverables are required. - Preliminary data is required. - **Resource sharing:** Applicants must include a plan for sharing outputs, using ALSF’s Resource Sharing Form. - **Resubmissions:** One resubmission is allowed, with a response to prior critique. --- ## Additional Information - **Reporting:** Annual progress reports required; funding for subsequent years contingent on satisfactory progress. - **Carry-over:** Minor carry-over (≤25%) allowed with justification. - **No-cost extension:** One allowed (up to 12 months). - **Acknowledgment:** Publications and presentations must acknowledge ALSF funding and include the award number. --- ## External Links - [Accelerator Programs – Reach Grants program page](https://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/program-areas/accelerator-programs) - [2026 Reach Grant Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/images/alsf1/downloads/application_guidelines_for_the_2026_reach_grant.pdf) - [View funded Reach Grants](https://www.alexslemonade.org/where-money-goes/research/program-areas/accelerator-programs/reach-grants) - [Proposal Central (application portal)](https://proposalcentral.com) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Katy Estes-Smargiassi | Grant Coordinator | K.ESmargiassi@alexslemonade.org | 866-333-1213 x143 | | General Grants Team | | Grants@AlexsLemonade.org | 610-649-3034 | | Proposal Central Support | Application portal | pcsupport@altum.com | |7a:T55b,## Grant Eligibility Requirements ### Organization Type - Only organizations may apply — individual researchers cannot apply directly. Funds must be granted to nonprofit institutions or organizations. - The applicant institution may not be a for-profit entity (implied by the nonprofit requirement). ### Career Stage - The PI must hold a faculty appointment (or equivalent) at an academic institution at the time of application. - PIs who have not yet achieved the rank of Assistant Professor must include a senior collaborator on the project, with a letter of commitment demonstrating that collaborator's role and support for the applicant. ### Degree Requirements - The PI must hold an MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree. ### Geographic/Institutional - The applicant institution must be based in the United States or Canada. ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - Only one resubmission of a full application previously reviewed by ALSF's Reach Grant Review Board is permitted; resubmissions must respond to the prior critique. ### Other Eligibility Requirements - The PI must have a demonstrated track record in pediatric cancer research with experience in translational research. - Proposals involving research using human embryonic or fetal stem cells or non-human primates are not eligible; research using human induced pluripotent stem cells is permitted.7b:T9b6,Funder: Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total over 2 years (no indirect costs; max $125,000/year) Summary: Supports late preclinical and translational pediatric cancer research with a clear path to clinical application. 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