Herman Frasch Foundation Grants

Due: Nov 4, 2026

$250,000

Description

The Herman Frasch Fund for Chemical Research, established under the will of Elizabeth Blee Frasch and administered by Bank of America, N.A., with advisory support from the American Chemical Society, is aimed at advancing research in agricultural chemistry. The foundation specifically awards grants to nonprofit institutions in the U.S. to support chemical or biochemical research with practical implications for agricultural development across the country. These grants are designed to support tenured or tenure-track faculty within t...

Estimated Total Program Funding$2,250,000Expected Number of Awards9Award Amount$250,000

Eligible Applicants- Academic Institution- Early Career Professor- Senior Researcher- Doctor (MD)

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must be tenured or tenure-track faculty within the first seven years of their first academic appointment. Grants are awarded to nonprofit incorporated institutions for research in agricultural chemistry with practical benefits to U.S. agriculture.

Funding TypegrantCategories of Funding Activity- Agricultural Chemistry

Grantor Contact InformationDr. Thomas Clancy, Program Manager, Phone: (202) 872-6093Grantor Emailfraschinfo@acs.orgOther Grantor InformationThe American Chemical Society is a scientific society chartered by the U.S. Congress to advance the broader chemistry enterprise. It publishes numerous peer-reviewed journals and convenes national meetings that foster collaboration and innovation among chemists. Through its extensive grant and fellowship programs, the organization supports research across all chemistry disciplines. It also provides educational resources, scholarships, and career support for students and professionals. By engaging with policymakers, it advocates for science-based legislation and funding that benefits the research community and the public. Its overarching goal is to use chemistry to address global challenges in health, environment, and technology.

Additional InformationGrant funds may not be used for tuition, overhead, administrative expenses, large equipment, international travel, or PI salary/benefits. Projects focused solely on nutrition, agronomy, genetics, or entomology are generally not favored. Additional URLs:

https://www.acs.org/funding/grants/herman-frasch-foundation-grant.html

Supporting Linkhttps://www.acs.org/funding/grants/herman-frasch-foundation-grant.html

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