Best Biology Grants in Hawaii

Hawaii biology and conservation nonprofits focused on marine and coastal ecosystems can seek support for biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management. Focused on marine and coastal biodiversity, Marisla Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii and other priority regions to apply, with indirect costs limited to 15% and only one application per organization each year.

Nonprofit organizations working on environmental conservation, education, justice, or sustainable development in Hawaii and across the Americas can apply for grants supporting projects in these areas. Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas provides funding to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations and their overseas equivalents, with possible preference where the corporation has a strong presence or volunteer opportunities.

U.S.-based research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs can apply for Mathers Charitable Foundation grants to support basic life science research with translational potential. Projects in areas like immunology, microbiology, cancer biology, genetics, stem cells, and neuroscience may benefit, including biology-focused investigators in Hawaii working within eligible fields.

Nonprofit and academic organizations conducting organic agriculture research, education, or advocacy that includes biology-focused work in Hawaii can apply for US $5,000 - US $50,000. With a mission to protect and promote the organic industry, Organic Valley supports projects benefiting family organic farmers and advancing organic soil health and biology.

Nonprofit organizations planning environmental restoration, conservation, or sustainability demonstration projects in Hawaii and beyond can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for seed funding, education, and innovative models. Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation supports projects such as sustainable agriculture, habitat preservation, community gardening, and related environmental initiatives that may advance biology-focused work.

Focused on independent medical education, the Amgen Foundation invites U.S.-based accredited providers to seek funding for biology-related and clinical training programs, including those serving Hawaii. Eligible hospitals, universities, societies, and medical-education vendors can support courses, symposia, and other CME activities that advance understanding of oncology, cardiovascular disease, obesity, inflammation, and related biomedical fields.

Hospitals, universities, patient groups, and other U.S. 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and not-for-profit organizations can receive funding for biology-related healthcare education, research, and public education activities in Hawaii. The Amgen Foundation provides donations supporting science, medicine, and healthcare, including fellowships, patient education, scholarships, and non-accredited medical or scientific meetings in key biomedical focus areas.

Universities and research institutions conducting pioneering basic science projects, including biology, can apply for US $1,000,000 - US $1,300,000 in research funding from the W. M. Keck Foundation. With a mission to advance high-impact basic research, this program supports novel, high-risk, high-reward work in physical, life, and biomedical sciences, including instrumentation and engineering approaches.

US-based health care institutions and medical education providers in Hawaii can seek support for independent medical education programs, conferences, and professional training. Grants from Boston Scientific Foundation help fund accredited or qualifying continuing medical education events, grand rounds, and related educational activities that advance medical and scientific knowledge at local, regional, and national levels.

Nonprofit and governmental organizations running humanitarian, social, education, science, or community programs in the U.S., including Hawaii, can seek donations and sponsorships that support charitable initiatives. Grants from Amgen Foundation help eligible 501(c)(3) charities and qualifying public entities, excluding members of the U.S. healthcare community, with nationwide or community-focused projects; apply at least three months before funds are needed.

Nonprofit organizations running early STEM education or related biology learning programs for K–5 students in Hawaii can apply for up to US $25,000 to enhance hands-on, inquiry-based curricula and resources. With a mission to expand early STEM opportunities, Glenn W Bailey Charitable Tr provides U.S. programs with funding for student activities and educator professional development.

Nonprofits, individuals, and research institutions working on animal welfare advocacy or biology-related research in Hawaii can seek up to US $200,000 for high-impact projects. With a mission to alleviate nonhuman animal suffering, Centre for Effective Altruism provides global funding for policy and corporate advocacy, movement-building, and research on farmed and wild animal well-being.