Looking for a medical grant? W.M. Keck Foundation’s grant may be a wise choice.
The Foundation employs a two-phase application process. Grants are awarded twice a year, in June and December.
Research universities, medical colleges and major private independent scientific and medical research institutes are eligible to apply to the Research Program. Organizations must be exempt from federal taxation as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be designated as a public charity (and not a private foundation) as defined by Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) or 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. If the institution is located in the State of California, the organization must also be exempt from California State Franchise or Income Tax under Section 23701(d) of the Revenue and Taxation. (Read more here about exclusion criteria.)
Organizations must be able to provide current full, certified, audited financial statements prepared on an annual basis in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. If in existence less than five years, the organization must be able to provide at least three consecutive full, certified, audited financial statements prepared on an annual basis.
All tax-exempt documentation and audited financial statements must be in the same, current and full name of the qualifying organization.
The management and fiscal condition of an institution is taken into account when reviewing an institution for eligibility.
If a collaborative project is being considered, the lead institution must be identified and all members must meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements.
The W. M. Keck Foundation strives to fund endeavors that are distinctive and novel in their approach. It encourages projects that are high-risk with the potential for transformative impact. “High-risk” comprises a number of factors, including questions that push the edge of the field, present unconventional approaches to intractable problems, or challenge the prevailing paradigm.
To make grant determinations, the Foundation relies upon a wide range of input, including assessments by its professional staff, site visits (where appropriate), peer reviews, the latest available scientific information, and presentations by experts in scientific, medical and health and human service fields.
Applicants are strongly urged to contact Foundation staff during the pre-application counseling period, which takes place between January 1 and February 15 leading up to a May 1 submittal, or between July 1 and August 15 leading up to a November 1 submittal. Potential applicants are encouraged to submit their ideas for grants in the form of single-page concept papers during the pre-application counseling period. Foundation staff may require additional preliminary information. Consultations are scheduled on a first come, first served basis during the pre-application counseling period.
To read more regarding the grant application process and obtain contact information to submit an application, click here.