The W. M. Keck Foundation has launched a new application portal for the Research Program’s Phase I application. Liaisons will need to create a new account before starting the application. Please see the Research Application Instructions page for more details.

December 2023 Southern California Abstracts

In December, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to five organizations in Southern California, totaling $2 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!

December 2023 Research Abstracts

In December, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to ten Research institutions, totaling $12.3 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!

Robert A. Day

We are saddened to report the passing of our Chairman, Robert Day, on September 14, 2023. Robert was proud to uphold the legacy of bold, creative grantmaking set forth by his grandfather, William Myron Keck.

Nature vs Nurture in the Mouse Brain

A team of four investigators at UCLA led by Professor S. Lawrence Zipursky studying fundamental questions regarding the roles of nature and nurture in the developing brain

June 2023 Southern California Abstracts

In June, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to nine organizations in Southern California, totaling $3 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!

June 2023 Research Abstracts

In June, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded grants to ten Research institutions, totaling $11.8 million. Abstracts for these grants have been released. Congratulations to all our grantees this cycle!

2022 Annual Report Released

Our 2022 Annual Report highlights the study of earth science and related fields. In the last 15 years we have contributed over $33 million to pioneering research striving to better understand our earth.