Scientific Research Grant Funders in District of Columbia
190 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to District of Columbia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $96.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 190 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active scientific research funders in District of Columbia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total District of Columbia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | $12.1M | 15 | 2024 |
| 2 | David & Fela Shapell Family Foundation | California | $9.3M | 4 | 2023 |
| 3 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $6.9M | 27 | 2024 |
| 4 | Paralyzed Veterans of America | District of Columbia | $5.0M | 11 | 2024 |
| 5 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $4.9M | 5 | 2023 |
| 6 | Hyundai Hope On Wheels | California | $3.9M | 9 | 2024 |
| 7 | Western National Parks Association | Arizona | $3.8M | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $3.0M | 14 | 2024 |
| 9 | Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Wisconsin | $2.9M | 3 | 2022 |
| 10 | American Psychiatric Association | District of Columbia | $2.9M | 9 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $2.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 12 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $2.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Revive & Restore | California | $2.2M | 5 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Scripps Research Institute | California | $2.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | New York | $1.9M | 8 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in District of Columbia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 190 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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