Competitive Grants Program
The Competitive Grants Program from the Fund for Astrophysical Research supports innovative projects that advance astrophysical research and scientific discovery.
Funder: Fund for Astrophysical Research
Due Dates: Rolling (NYC & Westchester proposals) | See program for Long Island deadlines
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $1,500–$3,000; up to $5,000 in exceptional cases; one-year grants.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that advance astrophysical research and scientific discovery.
Key Information: Grants only to nonprofit colleges, universities, and observatories in the U.S.; no funding for individuals, salaries, overhead, or travel.
Description
The Competitive Grants Program, administered by the Fund for Astrophysical Research (now part of The New York Community Trust), provides support for innovative projects that advance the field of astrophysics. The program aims to foster significant scientific progress and discovery by funding a wide range of research projects aligned with the funder's mission. Grants are intended to promote excellence and forward-thinking approaches within the astrophysical research community.
