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Home - W.M. Keck Foundation Skip to content Advancing Scientific Research and Promoting our Community We use philanthropy to boost high impact science and community projects; We call this the Keck Effect. Recent News VIEW ALL The W. M. Keck Foundation Research program is introducing a new 6-month application cycle to enable more responsive grantmaking and create a streamlined process for applicants. Important changes to be Read more W. M. Keck Foundation Provides Bridge Funding to Support Early Career Scientists Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty: The W. M. Keck Foundation announced $76 million in total grantmaking for 2025, including Read more In December 2025, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded 13 grants in the Research Program, totaling $15.4 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees Read more Our Mission The W. M. Keck Foundation strives to create far-reaching benefits for humanity by supporting both outstanding science, engineering medical research, and organizations that enrich the lives of children, youth and families. Learn More Our Focus Research Supporting pioneering discoveries in science, engineering and medical research to generate far-reaching benefits for humanity. Southern California Promoting the healthy development of children and youth, strengthening families, and enriching the lives of people in the region. Special Projects Major grants with potential for extraordinary impact invited by the W. M. Kec

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