Youth and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of community programs. Organizations whose chemistry-related initiatives serve child welfare, youth services, or health needs may be eligible, with applications reviewed in 4–6 weeks based on community need, evidence-based outcomes, and broad financial support.
Costco Foundation
Washington Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek support for new or evolving initiatives. Creag Foundation supports smaller or growing organizations developing creative approaches to societal issues. Chemistry-related nonprofits working on human or community needs may be eligible to submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Development Grants in Washington
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs in Washington can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants up to US $15,000. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, the foundation supports initiatives like early childhood development, child advocacy, poverty and homelessness services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment, including relevant science-related projects.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Washington Social Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent social impact organizations in Washington and beyond can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities. Focused on scalable, systems-oriented models, this funding supports organizations tackling major social and environmental challenges, which may include chemistry-related innovations with strong impact potential.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Innovation
Washington nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000. Programs serving mostly economically underserved communities and advancing STEM education or workforce readiness may be especially competitive, including initiatives connected to chemistry-related skills or green jobs.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Washington Safety
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Washington can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, and STEM and other K-12 and higher education programs, which may benefit chemistry-related projects.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Washington Arts and Science Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts or science programs, including those serving Washington, can apply for Hearst Foundation Culture Grants, with awards typically more than US $100,000, to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. Grants may benefit STEAM education, museums, performing arts, and artist development initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Washington
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington working in health, education, or community services can apply for grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programming, and preventative health initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation funds U.S.-based groups advancing health and welfare, education, and community, which may include chemistry-related health or STEM projects.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Community Development Funding from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development in Washington communities where PNC operates can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant. Funding may support early learning, workforce readiness, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, or revitalization efforts serving low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Washington
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations supporting health, education, or disaster relief can seek funding for marginalized communities in Washington and worldwide. With a mission to empower the disaffected, Semnani Family Foundation provides support for healthcare access, women and children’s services, literacy, and humanitarian aid; Washington groups addressing these needs may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Washington Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits conducting charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and should demonstrate strong management and broad, meaningful impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Washington Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services in Washington and worldwide can seek support for programs that help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. With a mission to empower the disadvantaged, Gupta Family Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian organizations meeting its criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Support for Science
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Private undergraduate colleges and universities in Washington and the broader five-state region can seek funding to support start-up research packages for new tenure-track natural science faculty, including chemistry. M J Murdock Charitable Trust offers up to US $36,000 in 1:1 matching funds to supplement institutional start-up costs for these positions.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant. Awards of more than US $50,000 help organizations create storytelling projects that highlight their real-world impact, which may benefit chemistry-related initiatives that fit within these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Natural Science Research Grants from Murdock Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Washington private, predominantly undergraduate colleges and universities conducting natural science research, including chemistry, can access funding through M J Murdock Charitable Trust; awards up to US $70,000 for original faculty-led projects involving undergraduates. Eligible institutions must offer baccalaureate but not doctoral science degrees and may request direct costs such as minor equipment, research supplies, and summer stipends.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Environmental and Community Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding can apply for support that may benefit chemistry-related initiatives in Washington. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding for charitable projects that respect people, the environment, and our changing world, offering opportunities for science-focused nonprofits with aligned missions.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Washington Community Program Funding via Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations running community, education, cultural, environmental, or health programs in Washington can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, so Washington groups with chemistry-related or broader community initiatives may be eligible for these competitive grants.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
American Chemical Society Support for Chemistry
Applications due Nov 16, 2026
Graduate students in their third or fourth year researching chemistry-related fields can receive US $1,500 to present at the ACS Fall Meeting in Washington. The American Chemical Society’s Merck Research Award supports work in areas like organic, inorganic, medicinal, analytical, chemical biology, and computational or structural chemistry for U.S. and Canadian programs.
American Chemical Society
Basic Needs and Vitality Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support operations and services. Organizations in Washington may be eligible if they address hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
DOE Computational Science Grants in Washington
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Graduate students in chemistry and related computational science or engineering fields in Washington can apply for a DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship supporting Ph.D. research using high-performance computing. United States Department of Energy (DOE) fellows receive multi-year support, professional development, and practicum experience at DOE national laboratories while studying at accredited U.S. universities.
United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Washington Chemistry Funding via American Chemical Society
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Postdoctoral researchers in chemistry from Argentina, Chile, or Uruguay conducting research outside the U.S. can receive US $3,000 from the American Chemical Society to attend and present at the ACS Fall Meeting in Washington. Funding covers meeting registration and helps offset travel costs for first-time in-person ACS presenters.
American Chemical Society
Daviess County Community Foundation Chemistry Scholarships
Applications due Jan 20, 2027
Graduating seniors in Washington, Indiana, majoring in chemistry or related physical sciences can apply for the John R. Chapman Scholarship, awarding US $4,170 for post-secondary study. Offered by Daviess County Community Foundation, this renewable support helps high-achieving students from Washington Community or North Daviess High Schools pursue accredited college or university degrees.
Daviess County Community Foundation
Chemical Biology Research Funding for PIs from Ono Pharma Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 13, 2027
Academic principal investigators conducting innovative chemical biology research in Washington or at other eligible institutions can apply for up to US $1,035,000 to support three-year projects advancing human health. Ono Pharma Foundation backs young and mid‑career MD/PhD scientists at nominated universities and research centers, emphasizing scientific merit, innovation, and strong research environments.
Ono Pharma Foundation
Chemistry Education Funding from Washington Apple Education Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
High school graduates and undergraduate students in Washington pursuing biology, chemistry, or production-related majors for the tree fruit industry can apply for scholarships supporting study at accredited two- or four-year and technical/vocational colleges. Focused on education, Washington Apple Education Foundation invites applicants with family or personal ties to Washington’s apple, cherry, or pear industry to apply.
Washington Apple Education Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, health, literacy, workforce readiness, or disaster relief can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based community-focused organizations serving underserved people may be eligible, including those whose chemistry-related work advances health, environmental safety, or related community services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington working on youth education, family services, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved youth and their families, including community gardens or outdoor classrooms, may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Chemistry Research Funding from UCAR
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Graduate students in Earth system sciences, including chemistry, attending universities in Canada, the U.S., or Mexico can apply for the UCAR Next Generation Fellowship to support research and professional development. Focused on atmospheric and Earth system science, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research invites Washington-based and other eligible students to pursue interdisciplinary tracks such as science research or public policy.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research