Applying for KAS Grants

2026 KAS Research Grant Applications are due November 15, 2025.

The 12 month grant period for 2026 grants begins March 1, 2026

Please familiarize yourself with the.Terms and Conditions for all KAS Grants
Apply for a KAS Grant

Proposals are due by November 15, 11:59pm EST

Find details about our grant categories:

Marcia Athey and Botany Funds

Special Research Program is our most competitive category

Undergraduate Research Program is typically less competitive than other categories

Athey Science Education & Outreach Grant is typically less competitive than other categories

Materials you will need for your application

Project Abstract (250 words)
Project Description (1000 words)
Project Budget
At least one CV or Resume for the project leader
Brief letter or other certification from an authorized individual that your Institution will comply with our Terms and Conditions.
Optional: Additional CV for team members; Letter from Institutional Review Board, for projects involving human or animal subjects;
Other letters of support.

Please send inquiries to Grants Chair Mel issa Mefford