Funding Resources

Grants Information Collection (GIC), a Funding Information Network partner of Candid (formerly the Foundation Center). The GIC is a library collection located on campus where visitors do their own research.

Pivot is a searchable online database of federal and private funding opportunities in all fields. Pivot can be utilized to save searches and track funding opportunities.

Foundation Database Online is a web-based database from the Foundation Center, a foundation-supported clearinghouse of information on private funding sources, Foundation Directory Online Professional is available in Memorial Library only.

Altum | ProposalCentral is an e-grant making website shared by many government, non-profit, and private grant-making organizations.

Catalog of foundations

If you are considering engaging with a new foundation, we encourage you to contact the Sustainability Research Hub at hub@sustainability.wisc.edu or the Foundation Relations Program at foundationrelations@supportuw.org for guidance and support.

Foundations

List of private foundations that sometimes fund scientific research

Name	Website	Funder	Priority Areas	Funding opp link	Opportunity info	Funding Opportunity Information	Issues RFPs?	LOI?	Terms/ Considerations
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation	https://sloan.org/	Alfred P. Sloan Foundation	Energy and Environment, Economics, History of Science and Technology, Matter-to-Life, Sloan Digital Sky Survey , Small-Scale Fundamental Physics	Energy System Interactions	The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation accepts and evaluates requests for funding throughout the year through their grant application process. In addition, the Foundation occasionally issues calls for grant proposals or letters of inquiry on specific topics or issues to be submitted by a pre-announced submission date.	The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation accepts and evaluates requests for funding throughout the year through their grant application process. In addition, the Foundation occasionally issues calls for grant proposals or letters of inquiry on specific topics or issues to be submitted by a pre-announced submission date. Link	Yes (Rare)	Yes	Indirects policy allows: 0% for ≤ $50k; up to 20% for larger grants
Andrew Mellon Foundation	https://www.mellon.org/	Andrew Mellon Foundation	Arts and Culture, Higher Learning, Humanities in Place, Public Knowledge, Presidential Iniativers,		Mellon only accepts proposals by invitation. Their staff seek out and get to know innovative organizations, scholars, and creators before inviting them to submit a proposal for funding. Most Mellon grants are made through these invitations. Occasionally, they issue open calls for proposals. Sign up for their emails to be notified when they issue an open call or share information about other funding opportunities.	Mellon only accepts proposals by invitation. Their staff seek out and get to know innovative organizations, scholars, and creators before inviting them to submit a proposal for funding. Most Mellon grants are made through these invitations. Occasionally, they issue open calls for proposals. Sign up for their emails to be notified when they issue an open call or share information about other funding opportunities.	Yes (Rare)	No
Beckman Foundation	https://www.beckman-foundation.org/about-foundation/mission-philosophy/	Beckman Foundation	Funding Young Investigators to support leading edge research, in the fields of chemistry and life sciences, broadly interpreted, and particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments, and materials that open up new avenues of research and application in these sciences and related disciplines	https://www.beckman-foundation.org/programs/		Link	Yes	No	0% indirects
Bezos Earth Fund	https://www.bezosearthfund.org/	Bezos Earth Fund	Conserving and Restoring Nature, Future of Food, Environmental Justice, Decarbonizing Energy/Industry, Ecoonomics/Finance/Markets, Next Technologies, Monitoring/Data/Accountability	https://www.bezosearthfund.org/their-programs	Some past opportuniites included potentially problematic terms for the University to accept.	Some past opportuniites included potentially problematic terms for the University to accept. Link	Yes	No
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation	https://www.gatesfoundation.org/	Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation	Agricultural Development, Family Planning, Inclusive Financial Systems, Polio, Water/Sanitation/Hygiene, Women in Leadership	https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/how-we-work	Direct solicitation. When they know that an organization is welll-suited to perform the work, they directly solicit an early phase concept memo or proposal. Discussion. In some cases, they invite one or more organizations to discuss the concept with us and explore their interest and their capacity to undertake the work. If the organization has the expertise, capacity, and interest, they will invite them to submit a concept memo or proposal. Request for proposal (RFP): When they want to broaden their network or fund multiple organizations for a project, they may issue an RFP. Public RFPs are posted on their website; private RFPs are directed to specific organizations.	Direct solicitation. When they know that an organization is welll-suited to perform the work, they directly solicit an early phase concept memo or proposal. Discussion. In some cases, they invite one or more organizations to discuss the concept with us and explore their interest and their capacity to undertake the work. If the organization has the expertise, capacity, and interest, they will invite them to submit a concept memo or proposal. Request for proposal (RFP): When they want to broaden their network or fund multiple organizations for a project, they may issue an RFP. Public RFPs are posted on their website; private RFPs are directed to specific organizations. Link	Yes	No	10% indirects for US universities (education and life sciences)
Bloomberg Philantrhopies	https://www.bloomberg.org/environment/	Bloomberg Philantrhopies	Moving Beyond Carbon, Stopping Coal and Air Pollution Globally, Protecting the Ocean, Supporting Sustainable Cities, Driving Sustainable Finance,		Bloomberg Philanthropies works with existing partners on all of their key initiatives and does not make grants outside their focus areas or directly to individuals. Grant proposals are by invitation only and news on grants competitions are posted regularly on their website	Bloomberg Philanthropies works with existing partners on all of their key initiatives and does not make grants outside their focus areas or directly to individuals. Grant proposals are by invitation only and news on grants competitions are posted regularly on their website	Yes (Rare)	No
Builders Initiative	https://www.buildersinitiative.org/	Builders Initiative	Food and Ag, Energy, Oceans, Community		They do not accept unsolicited proposals.	They do not accept unsolicited proposals.	No	No
Burroughs Wellcome	https://www.bwfund.org/	Burroughs Wellcome	Biomedical sciences to improve human health through education and potheyring discovery in frontiers of greatest need	https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/		Link	Yes	No
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative	https://chanzuckerberg.com/	Chan Zuckerberg Initiative	Education, Science, Commuity	Funding: Grants and Ventures That Support CZI's Mission		Link	Yes	No	15% indirects
Climateworks Foundation	https://www.climateworks.org/	Climateworks Foundation	Carbon Dioxide Removal, Food and Ag, Forests and Land Use, Potheyr, Sustainable Finance, Roads, Aviation, Maritime Shipping	https://www.climateworks.org/services/#grantmaking	ClimateWorks does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. They occasionally have open calls that invite letters of inquiry and proposals. To learn about such opportunities, please sign up for their email updates and follow us on LinkedIn.	ClimateWorks does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. They occasionally have open calls that invite letters of inquiry and proposals. To learn about such opportunities, please sign up for their email updates and follow us on LinkedIn. Link	Yes (Rare)	No
Dana Foundation	https://dana.org/	Dana Foundation	Advancing neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people through grants that support interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, collaborative work at the interface bettheyen neuroscience and fields such as education, law, policy, and public engagement.	https://dana.org/grants-database/	The Dana Foundation makes grants through its various grantmaking programs. Grant applications are made to a particular program, and interested applicants should read carefully through the Foundation's program descriptions in the their Work section of the website. Each program page includes the program's goal and objectives, a list of recent grants, and a section with information about how to apply. In selecting projects for funding, the Foundation evaluates alignment with their programmatic goals and objectives and with their values. The majority of their grants are up to $150,000 in total funding for a project period of 12-18 months.	The Dana Foundation makes grants through its various grantmaking programs. Grant applications are made to a particular program, and interested applicants should read carefully through the Foundation's program descriptions in the their Work section of the website. Each program page includes the program's goal and objectives, a list of recent grants, and a section with information about how to apply. In selecting projects for funding, the Foundation evaluates alignment with their programmatic goals and objectives and with their values. The majority of their grants are up to $150,000 in total funding for a project period of 12-18 months. Link	No	Yes	0% indirects
David and Lucile Packard Foundation	https://www.packard.org/	David and Lucile Packard Foundation	Working with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. Climate Solutions, Families, Communities.	https://www.packard.org/grantees/funding-opportunties/	In a typical year, about 15 percent of their grants are awarded to first-time grantees and less than one percent come from unsolicited proposals. Grants are made only for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes, primarily from tax-exempt charitable organizations.	In a typical year, about 15 percent of their grants are awarded to first-time grantees and less than one percent come from unsolicited proposals. Grants are made only for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes, primarily from tax-exempt charitable organizations. Link	Yes	No	10% indirects
Daybreak Fund	https://www.daybreak.fund/	Daybreak Fund	Funds projects weaving together solutions to climate change, water quality and social equity problems in the Western Lake Michigan region	https://www.daybreak.fund/	Yearly RFPs	Link	Yes	No
Energy Foundation (US)`	https://www.ef.org/our-work/	Energy Foundation (US)`	Helping educate policymakers and the general public about the benefits of a clean energy economy.		U.S. Energy Foundation does not currently accept unsolicited grant requests.	U.S. Energy Foundation does not currently accept unsolicited grant requests.	No	No
Environmental Research and Education Fund (EREF)	https://erefdn.org/	Environmental Research and Education Fund (EREF)	Sustainable resource management, circular economy,	Research Grants \| EREF	EREF is one of the largest sources of private research funding in North America related to sustainable materials management. their grants program has provided millions of dollars in funding to cutting edge research institutions to help address the many challenges that exist.	EREF is one of the largest sources of private research funding in North America related to sustainable materials management. their grants program has provided millions of dollars in funding to cutting edge research institutions to help address the many challenges that exist. Link	Yes	No
Ewing Marion Kauffman	https://www.kauffman.org/	Ewing Marion Kauffman	Fostering equitable economic mobility	https://www.kauffman.org/funding/	They offer grants through an ongoing cycle. The funding amounts, grant terms, and application criteria vary by type.	They offer grants through an ongoing cycle. The funding amounts, grant terms, and application criteria vary by type. Link	Yes	No

Ford Foundation	https://www.fordfoundation.org/	Ford Foundation	Support organizations that address the underlying drivers of inequality and align with their programmatic work around the world.	https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/grant-opportunities/	The majority of grants are identified by the foundation and each program has its own strategy and comprehensive selection process. They do not accept unsolicited grant proposals by mail, email or phone. They do have RFPs listed on their funding website.	The majority of grants are identified by the foundation and each program has its own strategy and comprehensive selection process. They do not accept unsolicited grant proposals by mail, email or phone. They do have RFPs listed on their funding website. Link	Yes	No	20% indirects
Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation	https://www.erbff.org/	Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation	Great Lakes, Arts & Cluture, Alzheimers Research, Sustainable Business, Democracy,	https://www.erbff.org/apply/	The Foundation board currently reviews requests for funding three times a year, in January, May, and September. Grants requests typically take about four to six months to move from an initial conversation to consideration at a board meeting. The first step in the application process is a conversation with the program team. Please use the Contact Us button on their "apply" webpage to start the process.	The Foundation board currently reviews requests for funding three times a year, in January, May, and September. Grant requests typically take about four to six months to move from an initial conversation to consideration at a board meeting. The first step in the application process is a conversation with the program team. Please use the Contact Us button on their "apply" webpage to start the process: Link.	No	Yes
Fund for Lake Michigan	https://fundforlakemichigan.org/	Fund for Lake Michigan	Water quality initiatives that promise tangible near-term and long-term benefits to the plants, animals, and people of Wisconsin. Making beaches safer and drinking water cleaner. Restoring and improving habitats to support fish and other species that are critical for healthy ecosystems and key to a strong economy. And promoting human health and safety, an educated workforce, increased tourism, and a bright future for Wisconsin’s businesses and communities.	https://fundforlakemichigan.org/current-opportunities/	The Fund accepts pre-proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year. To have your pre-proposal considered look at the deadlines prior to each board meeting. Link	The Fund accepts pre-proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year. To have your pre-proposal considered look at the deadlines prior to each board meeting. Link	No	Yes
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation	https://www.moore.org/	Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation	Environmental Conservation, Science, Andes-Amazon Initaitive, Wildfire Resilience, Marine Conservation, Conservaiton and Markets,		They do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of their tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of their funding priorities.	They do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of their tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of their funding priorities.	No	No	12.5% indirects
Grantham Foundation	https://www.granthamfoundation.org/philanthropy/	Grantham Foundation	For the protection of the environment		Please note that the Grantham Foundation and Grantham Environmental Trust review proposals by invitation only and are not able to consider proposals with indirect costs above 10%	Please note that the Grantham Foundation and Grantham Environmental Trust review proposals by invitation only and are not able to consider proposals with indirect costs above 10%	No	No
Great Lakes Protection Fund	https://glpf.org/	Great Lakes Protection Fund	Reimagine Urban Water Systems, Create Healthy Waters in Working Landscapes, Expand Sustainable and Regenerative Uses of Great Lakes Water Restheirces	https://glpf.org/for-innovators/start-here/		Link	No	Yes
Henry Luce Foundation	https://hluce.org/	Henry Luce Foundation	Nuture Knowledge Communities & Institutions, Foster Dialogue Across Divides, Invest in Leadership Development, Enrich Public Discourse, Amplify Diverse Voices.		Grants are only made to institutions and cannot be awarded directly to individuals, with the exception of the Luce Scholars Program. Typically, grants are made to U.S. not-for-profit organizations or their international equivalents. An organization that already has an active Luce Foundation grant should contact the appropriate Program Director before applying for a second grant in the same area. An organization with an active grant from one of their programs is welcome to apply for a grant from a different program category.	Grants are only made to institutions and cannot be awarded directly to individuals, with the exception of the Luce Scholars Program. Typically, grants are made to U.S. not-for-profit organizations or their international equivalents. An organization that already has an active Luce Foundation grant should contact the appropriate Program Director before applying for a second grant in the same area. An organization with an active grant from one of their programs is welcome to apply for a grant from a different program category.	No	Yes
Howard Hughes Medical Institute	https://www.hhmi.org/about	Howard Hughes Medical Institute	Biomedical Research. HHMI Investigators do research that radically changes their understanding of how biology works.	https://www.hhmi.org/programs		Link	Yes	No
Howard G. Buffett Foundation	https://www.thehowardgbuffettfoundation.org/	Howard G. Buffett Foundation	Food Security, Conflict Mitigation, Combatting Human Trafficking, Public Safety		No grants page. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals.	No grants page. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests or proposals.	No	No
John Templeton Foundation	https://www.templeton.org/	John Templeton Foundation	Character Virtue Development, Individual Freedom and Free Markets, Life Sciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Public Engagement, Religion/Science/Society	https://www.templeton.org/grants/grant-calendar	Templeton has several funding cycles with different deadlines. You can submit an application (an Online Funding Inquiry or OFI) at any point during the year. However, they review all funding requests according to specific dates and deadlines outlined in their grantmaking calendar.	Templeton has several funding cycles with different deadlines. You can submit an application (an Online Funding Inquiry or OFI) at any point during the year. However, they review all funding requests according to specific dates and deadlines outlined in their grantmaking calendar. Link	No	Yes
Joyce Foundation	https://www.joycefdn.org/	Joyce Foundation	Culture, Democracy, Educaiton/Economic Mobility, Environment, Gun Violence Prevention/Justice Reform, Journalism. Invests in policies to advance racial equity and economic mobility in the Great Lakes region.	https://www.joycefdn.org/grants	The Joyce Foundation accepts grant inquiries online throughout the year. Proposals are considered at meetings of the Foundation’s Board of Directors in April, July, and December. Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan their application and proposal submission process for the April or July meetings, since most grant funds will be distributed at those times.	The Joyce Foundation accepts grant inquiries online throughout the year. Proposals are considered at meetings of the Foundation’s Board of Directors in April, July, and December. Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan their application and proposal submission process for the April or July meetings, since most grant funds will be distributed at those times. Link	No	Yes
Laura Jane Musser Fund	https://musserfund.org/	Laura Jane Musser Fund	Rural, Environmental, Intercultural Harmony, Arts.	https://musserfund.org/	Only programs in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wyoming, and limited counties in New York, North Carolina, and Texas may apply. The online application will be available February 13 through March 13, 2025. Funding decisions will be announced in July of 2025.	Only programs in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wyoming, and limited counties in New York, North Carolina, and Texas may apply. The online application will be available February 13 through March 13, 2025. Funding decisions will be announced in July of 2025. Link	No	Yes
Lemelson Foundation	https://www.lemelson.org/	Lemelson Foundation	Supports the people and systems needed to advance impact invention through the creation of products that have positive social impact, reflect environmental responsibility, and support financially self-sustaining businesses	https://www.lemelson.org/funding/	The Lemelson Foundation does not seek unsolicited proposals. Lemelson does coordinate efforts through the NSF-Lemelson Initiative on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Engineering Education. Those opportunities are typically announced with a "dear colleague letter".	The Lemelson Foundation does not seek unsolicited proposals. Lemelson does coordinate efforts through the NSF-Lemelson Initiative on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Engineering Education. Those opportunities are typically announced with a "dear colleague letter". Link	No	No
MacArthur Foundation	https://www.macfound.org/	MacArthur Foundation	Big Bets- investing boldly across critical challengs, Climate Solutions, Criminal Justice,	https://www.macfound.org/grants/info-for-grantseekers	MacArthur Foundation generally does not fund unsolicited proposals. Although very few are selected for funding, they do review unsolicited proposals that meet their guidelines. Before submitting a proposal, it is recommend that you carefully read their grant guidelines, which help applicants determine whether their idea for a grant fits a particular grantmaking strategy. From time to time, they may announce an open call for proposals to advance specific program goals. In such instances, information will be available on their website. While they are open to new relationships, they are currently prioritizing longstanding grantee partners.	MacArthur Foundation generally does not fund unsolicited proposals. Although very few are selected for funding, they do review unsolicited proposals that meet their guidelines. Before submitting a proposal, it is recommend that you carefully read their grant guidelines, which help applicants determine whether their idea for a grant fits a particular grantmaking strategy. From time to time, they may announce an open call for proposals to advance specific program goals. In such instances, information will be available on their website. While they are open to new relationships, they are currently prioritizing longstanding grantee partners. Link	Yes (Rare)	Yes	up to 29% indirects
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies	https://www.macphilanthropies.org/	Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies	Animal welfare, Arts and Cultures, Disaster Relief/Recovery, Conservation, Natural Resources/Habitat Protection, Quality of Life,		Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) conducts its grantmaking in highly defined interest areas and geographies. As a result, they have an invitation-based grantmaking process.	Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) conducts its grantmaking in highly defined interest areas and geographies. As a result, they have an invitation-based grantmaking process.	No	No
McKnight Foundation	https://www.mcknight.org/	McKnight Foundation	Arts and Culture, Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, Midwest Climage and Energy, Neuroscience, Vibrant and Equitable Communities,	https://www.mcknight.org/grants/for-grant-seekers/	McKnight has a one-step application process and accepts proposals on a rolling basis. The Midwest Climate & Energy program accepts proposals from organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.	McKnight has a one-step application process and accepts proposals on a rolling basis. The Midwest Climate & Energy program accepts proposals from organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Link	Yes	Yes
Morpho Initiative	Morpho Initiative	Morpho Initiative	Gulf Ecosystem Initiative, Morpho Initiative (applied environmental science working groups), Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network Synthesis,	https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/calls-for-proposals	They periodically invite researchers to submit proposals for collaborative, synthesis research projects in both basic and applied environmental science. If selected, research teams, called working groups, meet one to two times per year at their headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA to focus on their projects. Successful proposals present research questions that could benefit specifically from the synthesis of existing data and analysis by an interdisciplinary team.	They periodically invite researchers to submit proposals for collaborative, synthesis research projects in both basic and applied environmental science. If selected, research teams, called working groups, meet one to two times per year at their headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA to focus on their projects. Successful proposals present research questions that could benefit specifically from the synthesis of existing data and analysis by an interdisciplinary team. Link	Yes	No
New Earth Foundation	https://www.netheyarthfoundation.org/apply.html	New Earth Foundation	Eliminate pollution and to save the planet’s ecosystems, community efforts that create models of social sustainability, educational innovations that prepare youth to become the socially responsible leaders of the future, and strategies that offer economic improvement and opportunities.		NEF reviews Grant Applications twice a year. NEF will respond in March to Applications received by February 1st. NEF will respond in August to Applications received by July 1st.	NEF reviews Grant Applications twice a year. NEF will respond in March to Applications received by February 1st. NEF will respond in August to Applications received by July 1st.	Yes	No
Oak Foundation	https://oakfnd.org/	Oak Foundation	Environment, Housing and Homelessness, International Human Rights, Issues Affecting Women, Learning Differences, Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Brazil, India, Zimbabthey	https://oakfnd.org/grant-making/	Oak Foundation has an invitation-only application process and they fund on a rolling basis. Grant applications are initiated in three ways: Direct invitation, Letter of inquiry, Requests for Proposals	Oak Foundation has an invitation-only application process and they fund on a rolling basis. Grant applications are initiated in three ways: Direct invitation, Letter of inquiry, Requests for Proposals Link	Yes	Yes
Open Philanthropy	https://www.openphilanthropy.org/	Open Philanthropy	Global Health, theyllness, and Development,	https://www.openphilanthropy.org/how-to-apply-for-funding/	They find most of their giving opportunities via proactive research themselves but you can also apply for funding through certain programs. If your project isn’t a good fit for these programs, you can contact them to ask about funding. However, according to their website, they rarely fund proposals that reach us through this channel, and may not respond to all inquiries. Before contacting them, they recommend reviewing the list of focus areas to see whether your proposal matches their funding priorities	They find most of their giving opportunities via proactive research themselves but you can also apply for funding through certain programs. If your project isn’t a good fit for these programs, you can contact them to ask about funding. However, according to their website, they rarely fund proposals that reach us through this channel, and may not respond to all inquiries. Before contacting them, they recommend reviewing the list of focus areas to see whether your proposal matches their funding priorities Link	Yes	Yes
Richard King Mellon Foundation	https://www.rkmf.org/	Richard King Mellon Foundation	Conservation, Economic Development, Economic Mobility, Health/wellbeing,	Apply - Richard King Mellon Foundation -	They hold Requests for Proposals focused on specific initiatives. They also have a General Application which is the most flexible application option. The General Application does not have deadlines, so you can submit at any time throughout the year. Through the General Application, you can apply for general operating support or project-specific support. You can also seek funding for planning and innovation, implementation, or scaling activities.	They hold Requests for Proposals focused on specific initiatives. They also have a General Application which is the most flexible application option. The General Application does not have deadlines, so you can submit at any time throughout the year. Through the General Application, you can apply for general operating support or project-specific support. You can also seek funding for planning and innovation, implementation, or scaling activities. Link	Yes	Yes
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	https://www.rwjf.org/	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	Health Equity, Health Policy, Systemic Racism, Equitable Communities,	https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/active-funding-opportunities.html	The grant process typically begins with a competitive call for proposals which defines the challenge the Foundation wishes to address, activities they will support to achieve desired outcomes, and eligibility criteria. They also provide funding opportunities through open calls for ideas and through challenges and prize competitions, as theyll as direct solicitations for projects in support of specific programmatic objectives.	The grant process typically begins with a competitive call for proposals which defines the challenge the Foundation wishes to address, activities they will support to achieve desired outcomes, and eligibility criteria. They also provide funding opportunities through open calls for ideas and through challenges and prize competitions, as theyll as direct solicitations for projects in support of specific programmatic objectives. Link	Yes	No	12% indirects
Rockefeller Foundation	https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/	Rockefeller Foundation	Food System Challenges, Clean Energy Priorities in Historically Marginalize Communities, Food is Medicine, Creating theyalth		Please note that the Foundation does not accept or review unsolicited proposals for grants. They ask that you not send proposals or letters of inquiry by mail or email unless requested to do so by a Foundation staff member. Grants are typically awarded on an invitation basis.	Please note that the Foundation does not accept or review unsolicited proposals for grants. They ask that you not send proposals or letters of inquiry by mail or email unless requested to do so by a Foundation staff member. Grants are typically awarded on an invitation basis.	No	No	15% indirects
Rogovy Foundation	The Rogovy Foundation	Rogovy Foundation	Enrich: • Working towards a borderless world. • Reversing healthcare cost inflation. • Enhancing environmental self-sufficiency technologies. • Advancing their progress in conservation.		They do not fund academic research or projects beyond the development phase. You should first review their Ideals and Values page in order to see whether ytheir proposal matches up with the Foundations’s mission and goals. If you feel ytheir project is a good match, the next step is to contact them via email with a Letter of Inquiry. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis. Based upon the information in ytheir inquiry, they may invite you to submit a full proposal.	They do not fund academic research or projects beyond the development phase. You should first review their Ideals and Values page in order to see whether ytheir proposal matches up with the Foundations’s mission and goals. If you feel ytheir project is a good match, the next step is to contact them via email with a Letter of Inquiry. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis. Based upon the information in ytheir inquiry, they may invite you to submit a full proposal.	Yes	Yes
Schmidt Foundation - Schmidt Sciences	https://www.schmidtsciences.org/	Schmidt Foundation - Schmidt Sciences	AI & Advanced Computing, Astrophysics & Space, Biosciences, Climate, Science Systems	https://www.schmidtsciences.org/opportunities/	They do not accept unsolicited proposals.	They do not accept unsolicited proposals. Link	Yes	No
Schmidt Family Foundation - 11th Hour Project	https://11thhourproject.org/about/	Schmidt Family Foundation - 11th Hour Project	Agriculture, Energy, Minerals, Indigenous Communities		The generally do not respond to unsolicited proposals and requests.	The generally do not respond to unsolicited proposals and requests.	No	No
Schmidt Ocean Institute	https://schmidtocean.org/	Schmidt Ocean Institute	Catalyze the discoveries needed to understand their Ocean, sustain life, and ensure the health of their planet through the pursuit of impactful scientific research and intelligent observation, technological advancement, open sharing of information, and public engagement at the highest levels of international excellence	https://schmidtocean.org/expression-of-interest/	Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) solicites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for collaborative, multidisciplinary research at any time and for any location and year identified as an area of operation for R/V Falkor (too). EOIs and full proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed twice per year. Investigators may request R/V Falkor (too)’s full berthing allotment for science in an EOI or may be partnered with additional projects at the full proposal stage to maximize the use of the vessel.	Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) solicites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for collaborative, multidisciplinary research at any time and for any location and year identified as an area of operation for R/V Falkor (too). EOIs and full proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed twice per year. Investigators may request R/V Falkor (too)’s full berthing allotment for science in an EOI or may be partnered with additional projects at the full proposal stage to maximize the use of the vessel. Link	No	Yes
Sea Change Foundation	https://www.seachange.org/	Sea Change Foundation	Tp address the serious threats posed by global climate change, and primarily focuses on climate change mitigation and clean energy policy.		Neither Sea Change Foundation nor Sea Change Foundation International accepts unsolicited funding requests.	Neither Sea Change Foundation nor Sea Change Foundation International accepts unsolicited funding requests.	No	No
Sequoia Climate Foundation	https://sequoiaclimate.org/	Sequoia Climate Foundation	Grantmaking leverages climate science to accelerate the energy transition across geographies and sectors. Those who are most vulnerable are already being affected by climate change, and those with no voice — including future generations — demand that they act with speed and at scale	https://sequoiaclimate.org/what-we-do/#grantmaking-framework	They do not review unsolicited funding requests.	They do not review unsolicited funding requests. Link	No	No
Simons Foundation	https://www.simonsfoundation.org/	Simons Foundation	Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Autism, Flatiron Institute, Life Sciences, Collaborations, Science/Society/Culture	https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding-opportunities/	Their grantmaking efforts focus on mathematical and physical sciences, life sciences, neuroscience and autism research.	Their grantmaking efforts focus on mathematical and physical sciences, life sciences, neuroscience and autism research. Link	Yes	Yes	20% indirects
Spencer Foundation	https://www.spencer.org/	Spencer Foundation	Education focused research projects, research training fellowships, field building initiatives. "they support high-quality, innovative research on education, broadly conceived" Racial Equity Research.	https://www.spencer.org/application-deadlines	Their programs provide funding for education-focused research projects, research training fellowships, and additional field-building initiatives.	Their programs provide funding for education-focused research projects, research training fellowships, and additional field-building initiatives. Link	Yes	No	0% for ≤$75k; 15% for >$75k
W.K. Kellog Foundation	https://www.wkkf.org/home	W.K. Kellog Foundation	Good Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems, Good Health and Health Equity, Good Early Care and Education, good Jobs and Employment Equity, Promise of an Equitable Future	https://www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply	Their application process is always open. In general, they don’t have specific grantmaking cycles or deadlines.Familiarize yourself with their priorities, where they fund and what they don’t fund.	Their application process is always open. In general, they don’t have specific grantmaking cycles or deadlines.Familiarize yourself with their priorities, where they fund and what they don’t fund. Link	No	Yes
W.M. Keck Foundation	https://www.wmkeck.org/	W.M. Keck Foundation	Foundation's programs support outstanding science, engineering and medical research; and in Southern California, arts and culture, education, health and community service projects that will have a significant impact on complex issues and problems. The Keck Foundation also supports undergraduate education through board initiated transformative special projects.	https://www.wmkeck.org/research-application-process/#concept	Applicant institutions may submit one Phase I application online per grant cycle to each of the Research program areas: Medical Research and, Science & Engineering Research. All contact with the W. M. Keck Foundation must be through an applicant institution’s central development office via the designated institutional liaison. Most colleges and universities have designated an official liaison to the Keck Foundation. Contact foundationrelations@supportuw.org to speak with UW's liason.	Applicant institutions may submit one Phase I application online per grant cycle to each of the Research program areas: Medical Research and, Science & Engineering Research. All contact with the W. M. Keck Foundation must be through an applicant institution’s central development office via the designated institutional liaison. Most colleges and universities have designated an official liaison to the Keck Foundation. Contact foundationrelations@supportuw.org to speak with UW's liason. Link	No	No
Walton Family Foundation	https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/	Walton Family Foundation	Improving education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in their home region	https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/grants	The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.	The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Link	No	No
Wellcome Trust	https://wellcome.org/	Wellcome Trust	Mental Health, Infectious Disease, Climate and Health	https://wellcome.org/grant-funding	Note: UK based funder - may require prime recipipient to be outside US.	Note: UK based funder - may require prime recipipient to be outside US. Link	Yes	Yes
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation	https://hewlett.org/	William and Flora Hewlett Foundation	Economy+Society, Effective Philantrhopy, Gender Equity+Governance, Racial Justice, Education, Environment, Performing Arts, US Democracy		From time to time, the foundation invites letters of inquiry and other types of proposals through open processes, as with their Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions. To be informed when those opportunities arise, please sign up for their email updates and follow on LinkedIn. Outside of these opportunities, the foundation generally does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry.	From time to time, the foundation invites letters of inquiry and other types of proposals through open processes, as with their Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions. To be informed when those opportunities arise, please sign up for their email updates and follow on LinkedIn. Outside of these opportunities, the foundation generally does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry.	Yes (Rare)	No
Wyss Foundation	https://www.wyssfoundation.org/about	Wyss Foundation	Supporting innovative, lasting solutions that improve lives, empotheyr communities, and strengthen connections to the land. To confront the global conservation crisis		The Wyss Foundation’s grantmaking is by invitation only.	The Wyss Foundation’s grantmaking is by invitation only.	No	No
Yield Giving - MacKenzie Scott	https://yieldgiving.com/process/	Yield Giving - MacKenzie Scott	Education, economic stability, health, justice, and environment;		They do not invite unsolicited messages suggesting candidates or submitting proposals.	They do not invite unsolicited messages suggesting candidates or submitting proposals.	Yes (Rare)	No
Name	Website	Funder	Priority Areas	Funding opp link	Opportunity info	Funding Opportunity Information	Issues RFPs?	LOI?	Terms/ Considerations