Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Cedars Cancer Foundation

Cedars Cancer Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Montréal that supports cancer care across the McGill University Health Centre network and partner institutions. Through campaigns, events and dedicated funds such as the Andrew J. Lutfy Fund, the foundation raises money from individuals, corporations and community partners and channels it to priority cancer initiatives. Its support typically takes the form of financial contributions to hospital programs, research projects, equipment purchases and patient-support services rather than operating treatment services itself.

The foundation focuses on patients of all ages receiving cancer treatment in Montréal-area hospitals, as well as the clinical teams and researchers who care for them. Funding can help acquire advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, improve inpatient and outpatient environments, develop psychosocial and survivorship programs, and seed innovative research. Dedicated funds like the Andrew J. Lutfy Fund allow donors to target specific cancer centres or populations while still benefiting from the governance and infrastructure of Cedars Cancer Foundation.

While individual funds may have specific purposes, the overall portfolio of Cedars Cancer Foundation centres on several themes: enhancing patient experience and comfort, supporting excellence in clinical care, advancing cancer research and education, and enabling strategic capital projects within the hospital network. The foundation works closely with medical and administrative leadership at partner institutions to identify needs and ensure that donated funds are allocated to projects with strong clinical or scientific justification and measurable impact.

As a registered charitable foundation, Cedars Cancer Foundation is overseen by a board of directors and publishes information about its mission, major initiatives and ways to give. It maintains separate named funds, including the Andrew J. Lutfy Fund, that are used to support designated programs or facilities within the cancer centres it serves. This structure helps ensure that funding decisions respect donor intent while aligning with institutional priorities and recognized standards of care.