Best Biology Grants in Kansas

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and international equivalents working on biodiversity, environmental education, justice, or sustainable development in the Americas can apply for support from Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas. Kansas biology and conservation groups may be eligible, especially for projects involving research, protected areas, ecosystem services, or community-based sustainable development.

U.S.-based research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs can apply for the Mathers Charitable Foundation’s basic life science research funding, including work conducted in Kansas. Grants support bold, foundational biology projects in areas like immunology, microbiome, cancer, 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 can apply for Farmers Advocating for Organic grants from Organic Valley, awarding US $5,000 - US $50,000. With a mission to protect and promote the organic industry, this program supports projects that benefit family organic farmers, including those in Kansas.

Nonprofit organizations with IRS designation can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for environmental conservation, sustainability, and related demonstration projects, including biology-focused work in Kansas. The Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation supports seed projects in sustainable agriculture, habitat preservation, environmental education, and creative alternative presses that raise awareness about ecological issues.

Accredited U.S.-based continuing medical education providers offering independent programs on biology-related disease areas can seek funding to support courses, symposia, and other activities that advance clinical knowledge. Focused on oncology, cardiovascular, bone, neuroimmunology, obesity, and related fields, the Amgen Foundation invites Kansas institutions to propose IME that improves diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.

Hospitals, universities, patient groups, and other qualified 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) organizations in Kansas can seek funding for science, medicine, healthcare, or education initiatives. The Amgen Foundation provides U.S. healthcare donations supporting biomedical and biological research, public disease education, fellowships, scholarships, and non-accredited medical or scientific meetings in its key therapeutic and research areas.

Universities and research institutions in Kansas conducting pioneering basic science research can apply for US $1,000,000 - US $1,300,000 in project funding from the W. M. Keck Foundation. Support focuses on high-impact, high-risk basic physical, life, and biomedical sciences, including innovative biology, instrumentation development, and engineering approaches that challenge existing paradigms.

US-based health care institutions and medical education organizations in Kansas can receive support for independent educational, scientific, or policymaking programs that advance medical knowledge. Grants from Boston Scientific Foundation help fund accredited continuing medical education conferences, grand rounds, patient group meetings, and related publications or rebroadcasts, which may benefit biology-focused training and research programs.

Nonprofit and governmental organizations running humanitarian, social, education, or community programs in Kansas and other eligible U.S. areas can seek donations and sponsorships to support charitable activities. Grants from Amgen Foundation help biology-related and other community-focused initiatives that are outside the U.S. healthcare community and hold appropriate 501(c)(3), Puerto Rico, or governmental tax-exempt status.

Nonprofits, individuals, and research institutions working on animal welfare advocacy, research, or movement-building, including biology-related projects in Kansas, can seek up to US $200,000 for high-impact initiatives. With a mission to alleviate nonhuman animal suffering globally, Centre for Effective Altruism provides flexible funding, especially for early-stage or underfunded efforts focused on farmed and wild animals.