Herman Frasch Foundation Grants
Herman Frasch Foundation Grants fund innovative agricultural chemistry research with a focus on practical agricultural benefits and student training at U.S. nonprofit academic institutions.
Funder: Herman Frasch Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Application opens | November 5, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year for 5 years (max $250,000 total); typically 8 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports innovative research in agricultural chemistry at U.S. nonprofit academic institutions, emphasizing practical benefits for U.S. agriculture and student training.
Key Information: Applicants must be tenured or tenure-track faculty within 7 years of their first academic appointment at a U.S. doctoral institution.
Description
The Herman Frasch Foundation Grants, administered by Bank of America, N.A. and advised by the American Chemical Society (ACS), fund research projects in agricultural chemistry that deliver practical benefits to the agricultural development of the United States. The program is open to nonprofit, incorporated academic institutions in the U.S., with a focus on projects that are primarily chemical or biochemical in nature. The Foundation encourages student training at all levels and expects the dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations. Grants are awarded every five years, with support for up to eight projects per cycle.
