Best Biology Grants in South Dakota

Nonprofit organizations working on environmental conservation, education, justice, or sustainable development in the Americas can apply for support from the Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas. The foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. and their equivalents overseas; South Dakota biology and ecology projects may be eligible if they match these priorities.

U.S.-based research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs can apply for the Mathers Charitable Foundation’s biology-focused basic science grants, including work in South Dakota. Funding supports bold research in areas like immunology, microbiome, cancer biology, genetics, stem cells, and neuroscience, including collaborative projects with other U.S. organizations.

The Eppley Foundation for Research, established in 1947, supports advanced scientific research in chemistry, physics, and biology. It prioritizes innovative studies, particularly in medical investigations and climate change. The foundation does not fund social sciences or projects with ample existing financial support. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD and be associated with a nonprofit in the US. The foundation aims to foster groundbreaking research that is unlikely to be replicated elsewhere.

Nonprofit organizations and academic or research institutions working on organic agriculture and soil biology in South Dakota can apply for Farmers Advocating for Organic grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $50,000. With a mission to protect and promote the organic industry, Organic Valley supports research, education, and advocacy projects that benefit organic family farmers.

Nonprofit organizations worldwide working on environmental conservation, sustainability, or related biology-focused projects can seek seed funding for demonstration and restoration initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and environmental education. The Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 for project-specific work, which may benefit South Dakota groups addressing ecosystems, biodiversity, or sustainable land use.

Focused on independent medical education, the Amgen Foundation invites U.S.-based accredited CME providers and healthcare education organizations to request funding for unbiased programs. Hospitals, universities, societies, and medical-education vendors in South Dakota may be eligible for support to deliver oncology, cardiovascular, obesity, neurology, and other disease-focused education that advances patient care.

Hospitals, universities, patient groups, and other U.S. 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and nonprofit organizations can seek Amgen Foundation support for science, medicine, and healthcare education initiatives, including biology-focused work. Amgen provides donations for fellowships, patient education, scholarships, and non-accredited scientific meetings; South Dakota biology and biomedical programs may be eligible if aligned with its disease-area interests.

Tenure-track faculty at eligible U.S. research institutions conducting pioneering basic biological, physical, or biomedical science can apply for US $1,000,000 - US $1,300,000 from the W. M. Keck Foundation. With a mission to advance high-impact basic science, Keck supports high-risk, high-reward projects, including novel instrumentation and engineering approaches, which may benefit South Dakota biology researchers.

US-based health care institutions, academic medical centers, and medical societies in South Dakota can access funding through Boston Scientific Foundation to support independent medical education and professional training programs. Grants may benefit biology-related continuing education conferences, grand rounds, patient group meetings, and publication or rebroadcast of accredited medical education content at local, regional, or national levels.

Nonprofit and governmental organizations running humanitarian, social, education, or community programs in the U.S., including South Dakota, can apply for Amgen Foundation’s non-healthcare donations and sponsorships. Grants from Amgen Foundation help biology-related and other community initiatives that provide nationwide support or directly serve designated Amgen communities, provided applicants are not members of the U.S. healthcare community.

With a mission to improve animal welfare through advocacy and research, Centre for Effective Altruism provides South Dakota biology-focused organizations and individuals with up to US $200,000 for projects benefiting nonhuman animals. Eligible applicants worldwide, including nonprofits, academic institutions, and other entities, may seek support for farmed and wild animal welfare research, policy, and movement-building initiatives.