[American Mathematical Society](https://www.ams.org)

Rolling

Amounts vary; intended as supplemental gap funding for organizations, not individuals.

Supports mathematics organizations facing funding gaps due to lost or withdrawn federal support, with a focus on advancing research and community strength.

Designed for organizations, not individuals; cannot be used to fund positions.

--- ## Description The American Mathematical Society (AMS) Backstop Grants provide supplemental funding to mathematics organizations or activities that have experienced a loss or withdrawal of previously approved federal funding. The primary objective is to advance mathematical research and strengthen the mathematics community by filling financial gaps that would otherwise prevent valuable programs or activities from proceeding. These grants are not intended for individual researchers or to support individual positions, but rather to broadly benefit groups and organizations within the mathematical sciences. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amounts vary and are determined based on the specific needs and circumstances of the applicant organization. - Grants are intended to partially or fully cover gaps left by lost federal funding, with a focus on distributing funds broadly rather than providing large awards to individual organizations or projects. - Awards are not intended to fund full-time positions. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are mathematics organizations or groups that have lost federal funding for activities or programs. - The activity must: - Advance mathematical research and strengthen the mathematics community. - Address a funding gap caused by canceled, withdrawn, or materially altered federal support or the end of a long-standing federal funding stream. - Be unable to proceed without AMS backstop funding. - Organizations should not expect to receive more than one award, as the AMS aims to distribute support as widely as possible. - Grants are not available for individual positions or personal research support. --- ## Application Process - Requests for funding should be submitted via email to the AMS CEO at [ceo@ams.org](mailto:ceo@ams.org?subject=AMS%20Backstop%20Grants). - Applications must include: - Documentation of the originally approved federal funding. - Details of the change (cancellation or withdrawal) in that funding. - Steps taken to secure alternative funding. - Additional information may be requested by the AMS as needed. - If the volume of requests becomes too high for email, the AMS may introduce a different application system. --- ## Additional Information - The AMS prioritizes distributing funds to a range of organizations to maximize community impact. - Awards are not intended for supporting full-time positions, as the goal is to reach as many mathematicians as possible. - Funding can be requested in anticipation of a funding gap, but distribution will only occur once all eligibility criteria are met. --- ## External Links - [AMS Backstop Grants Program Page](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/ams-backstop-grants) - [AMS Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/grants-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | AMS CEO (Backstop Grants) | [ceo@ams.org](mailto:ceo@ams.org?subject=AMS%20Backstop%20Grants) | +1 401-455-4000 | [AMS Contact Page](https://www.ams.org/about-us/contact/reach) | ---

Backstop Grants - American Mathematical Society

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