[Amgen Foundation](https://www.amgenfoundation.org)

September 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027

No fixed amount; awards vary by project scope. Most grants are 1 year; multi-year grants are considered.

Supports nonprofit programs that strengthen science education and community engagement in U.S. and Puerto Rico Amgen communities.

Nearly all grants are by invitation; unsolicited proposals are considered only if fully aligned with program priorities.

--- ## Description The Amgen Foundation Community Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create lasting, meaningful impacts in communities where Amgen staff live and work, with a primary focus on the United States and Puerto Rico. The program is especially interested in advancing science education through both hands-on and digital learning experiences, supporting teacher professional development, and fostering authentic, inquiry-based science learning for students and educators. While most grants are awarded by invitation, a limited number of unsolicited proposals are accepted each year for initiatives that demonstrate significant benefit to local communities and are tightly aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. --- ## Due Dates - September 1, 2026: Deadline for unsolicited proposals (September semiannual review) - March 1, 2027: Deadline for unsolicited proposals (March semiannual review) Unsolicited proposals are reviewed semiannually. Applicants must submit an Unsolicited Letter of Inquiry after completing an eligibility quiz. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no set minimum or maximum funding amount; grant size varies based on project needs and scope. - Most grants are awarded for a 1-year period, but multi-year grants may be considered for exceptional proposals. - The Foundation has distributed over $94 million to 646 nonprofits since 2002, reflecting a broad range of grant sizes. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations located in the United States or Puerto Rico. - Projects must serve communities where Amgen has a presence (Ventura County, CA; Central Ohio; Deerfield, IL; Greater Boston Area, MA; Juncos, PR; Louisville, KY; Rhode Island; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Tampa, FL; Wake County, NC). - Proposals must be closely aligned with the Foundation’s mission to strengthen science education and community engagement. - Only one unsolicited request may be submitted per organization per year. - International organizations are eligible only by invitation and through intermediary partners. --- ## Application Process - Complete the eligibility quiz on the Amgen Foundation website. - If eligible, submit an Unsolicited Letter of Inquiry before the relevant deadline. - Only a small number of unsolicited proposals are reviewed semiannually (March and September). - Most grants are by invitation; unsolicited proposals must be highly competitive and fully aligned with program priorities. - For full details and to start the process, visit the [Unsolicited Letter of Inquiry portal](https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=2503&x_quiz_id=4193&x_order_by=1). --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation prioritizes programs that: - Enhance teacher quality and professional development in science. - Provide pivotal, authentic science experiences for students and teachers. - Integrate educational technology with hands-on learning. - The Foundation does not consider race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics in determining eligibility. - Only one unsolicited proposal per organization per year is permitted. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Community Grants](https://www.amgenfoundation.org/community/community-grants) - [Amgen Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.amgen.com/responsibility/healthy-people/community-investment/amgen-foundation/amgen-foundation-grants) - [Eligibility Quiz & Letter of Inquiry Portal](https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=2503&x_quiz_id=4193&x_order_by=1) - [Funder Home Page](https://www.amgenfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Contact Form | [Contact Amgen Foundation](https://www.amgenfoundation.org/contact-us) | | Address | One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, USA | | Amgen Business Conduct Hotline (for fraud) | (888) 376-5574 |

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