Biomedical Research
This grant funds research institutions advancing prevention, treatment, and understanding of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infectious diseases to benefit San Antonio and South Texas.
Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation
Due Dates: April 1, 2025 (Notification & Invitation) | May 1, 2025 (Award)
Funding Amounts: Two grants awarded every two years; recent grants ~$97,000 each; grants are for two-year terms.
Summary: Supports research institutions advancing prevention, treatment, and understanding of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infectious diseases benefiting San Antonio and South Texas.
Key Information: Grants are awarded to institutions (not individuals); applications can be submitted anytime for consideration.
Description
The Biomedical Research grant from the San Antonio Area Foundation funds research institutions conducting impactful work on the prevention, treatment, and understanding of major health challenges including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infectious diseases. The program is designed to improve community health in San Antonio and South Texas by supporting both junior and senior investigators and encouraging collaborative and innovative research. Grants are awarded biennially, with each selected institution given flexibility in how funds are utilized—either for a single project or multiple smaller initiatives.
