Herman Frasch Foundation Grants
Herman Frasch Foundation Grants support academic researchers and student trainees in agricultural chemistry research that seeks practical benefits for agricultural development in the United States.
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Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: October 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Eastern US (Applications open) | November 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern US (Applications close) | February 2027 (Funding decisions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 annually for five years, totaling up to $250,000 per grant
Summary: Supports agricultural chemistry research and research training with practical benefits for agricultural development in the United States.
Key Information: Principal investigators must be tenured or tenure-track faculty within seven years of their first academic appointment, with documented tenure-clock exceptions permitted.
Description
The Herman Frasch Fund for Chemical Research supports agricultural chemistry research that seeks practical benefits for agricultural development in the United States. Created under the will of Elizabeth Blee Frasch, the trust is administered by Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, with the American Chemical Society advising on the program. Grants are awarded to nonprofit incorporated academic institutions in the United States.
Agricultural chemistry is interpreted broadly, but supported research is primarily chemical or biochemical. Projects focused on nutrition, agronomy, genetics, or entomology are not usually favored. Research training is integral to the program: proposals must provide opportunities for graduate students, undergraduate students, and/or postdoctoral researchers. The Foundation emphasizes student support and encourages dissemination through scientific publications and presentations at professional meetings.
