W. M. Keck Foundation

Distinctive and Novel in Our Approach

Supporting pioneering discoveries in science, engineering and medical research has been and continues to be our mandate. In the area of education we support undergraduate programs that promote inventive approaches to instruction and effective involvement of students in research. In Southern California, we support organizations that enrich the lives of our region’s residents particularly children, youth and their families.

"Currents"

We believe that it is not enough to have a vision. We also believe it is important to measure, evaluate and learn from the Foundation's grant results. In “Currents”, we highlight a few of our recent grants that demonstrate the important grantmaking principles recommended to us during our recent program evaluations.

Of Current Interest

Counseling Advice

Counseling advice on Phase I submissions for the May 1, 2012 deadline will take place only between January 1 and February 15, 2012. Potential applicants are encouraged to submit their ideas for grants in the form of a single-page concept paper. For a complete list of the Foundation’s important dates and deadlines:

Upcoming Deadline

Phase I submissions should be received no later than Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 4:30 p.m. (PT). Deadlines are based on Pacific Time. We appreciate early submissions. Phase I applications received after the deadline will not be considered. In 2012, Research grants will continue to be capped at $1 million and Undergraduate Education grants at $250,000.

Keck Foundation Gives $150 Million

On June 13, 2011, the W. M. Keck Foundation announced its $150 million naming gift to the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine

Open Letter To our Grantees and Applicants

Over the past two years, the W. M. Keck Foundation initiated an external evaluation of its grant-making programs

Improving Quality of Life