Herman Frasch Foundation Grants
The Herman Frasch Foundation Grants fund research in agricultural chemistry, emphasizing chemical or biochemical approaches with practical benefits for U.S. agriculture and student training.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (Full application submission) | October 28, 2016 (historical, PDF receipt deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per year for 5 years (up to $250,000 total); typically 9 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports research in agricultural chemistry with practical benefits to U.S. agriculture, emphasizing chemical or biochemical approaches and student training.
Key Information: Next submission period is November 2026; proposals considered only once every five years.
Description
The Herman Frasch Foundation Grants are designed to fund research in agricultural chemistry that yields practical benefits for agricultural development in the United States. Administered by the American Chemical Society, these grants support nonprofit U.S. academic institutions for projects that are primarily chemical or biochemical in nature. The program encourages the involvement and training of graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral students, and expects dissemination of research results through scientific publications and presentations. The grants are awarded every five years and are highly competitive, with a focus on advancing agricultural chemistry in ways that directly benefit U.S. agriculture.
