Concrete Research Council Research Grants
The Concrete Research Council Research Grants fund innovative research advancing concrete materials, construction, and structures, emphasizing industry impact and sustainability.
Funder: American Concrete Institute Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (project ideas) | Annual review and funding cycle (main decisions)
Funding Amounts: No fixed maximum; recent awards range from ~$50,000–$115,000 (including up to 15% indirect costs); multi-year projects possible.
Summary: Supports research advancing concrete materials, construction, and structures, with a focus on industry impact and sustainability.
Key Information: Only one funded project per PI at a time; indirect costs capped at 15%; proprietary end products not funded.
Description
The ACI Foundation's Concrete Research Council Research Grants support innovative research projects that advance the knowledge, performance, and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The program encourages proposals addressing critical industry challenges, including new technologies, fundamental studies, and ACI Technical Committee needs. Projects may be small or large, single-year or multi-year, and are expected to deliver public benefit through broad dissemination of results.
