How do I submit a proposal for a Genentech Foundation grant?
What are the deadlines for submitting proposals?
What is the process for applying for funding?
Which types of organizations are eligible for a Genentech Foundation grant?
What are the Genentech Foundation's areas of focus?
Are there any exclusion criteria, or types of requests the Foundation will not support?
What is the average amount of your grants?
Do you accept grant requests from organizations based outside of the U.S.?
Whom can I contact with additional questions?



How do I submit a proposal for a Genentech Foundation grant?
A proposal can be submitted by completing an online application. Click below to apply.

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What are the deadlines for submitting proposals?
Please visit the Deadlines, Review and Notification section of our website for the most current deadlines.


What is the process for applying for funding?
Please visit the How to Apply section of our website for complete application instructions.


Which types of organizations are eligible for a Genentech Foundation grant?
The Genentech Foundation will consider solicited and unsolicited grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are located in the United States. In addition, the Foundation will consider requests for funding from governmental organizations located in the United States where the purpose of the grant is to support a charitable, educational or scientific purpose. Thus, eligible grantees may include public elementary and secondary schools, as well as public colleges and universities, public libraries and public hospitals.


What are the Genentech Foundation's areas of focus?
The Genentech Foundation provides financial support to U.S.-based qualified non-profit/ charitable organizations. The Foundation awards grants in support of organizations that:

• Health Science Education: The Foundation funds universities and select nonprofit organizations that understand the importance of and share our commitment to furthering health science education to help develop the next generation of scientists. Our current health science education focus areas include:
  
  
  • Pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships at U.S. universities
  • Supporting undergraduate research programs at U.S. universities
  • National, regional and state-wide science education programs
  
  
  Please refer to the exclusion criteria below for additional information.
  
  
• Patient Education and Advocacy: The Foundation focuses on national and select local programs that are directed at enhancing patients' understanding of their disease, providing support through the diagnosis and treatment of the disease and improving their ability to obtain appropriate health care for serious illnesses. Our current patient focus areas include:
  
  
  • Programs that provide support and education to cancer patients throughout the United States
  • Nationwide programs that seek to educate and support patients and caregivers dealing with a diagnosis of an immunologic disorder
  
  
  Please refer to the exclusion criteria below for additional information.
  
  
• Community Support: The Foundation is committed to understanding the needs of the communities in which we operate and partnering with local organizations to further enhance, enrich and support those living in our communities. Our current community focus areas include:
  
  
  • Oceanside, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • San Mateo County, CA
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • Vacaville, CA
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Louisville, KY
  
  
  Please refer to the exclusion criteria below for additional information.

Are there any exclusion criteria, or types of requests the Foundation will not support?
The Genentech Foundation generally will not provide funding to:

• Individuals
• Individual elementary, junior high or high schools (as opposed to school districts)
• Events, including fundraisers, dinners, galas, walks and runs
• Yearbooks
• Community groups outside of areas where Genentech Inc. operates (Oceanside, CA; South San Francisco, CA; Vacaville, CA; Hillsboro, OR and Louisville, KY)
• Professional sports events or athletes
• Organizations outside of the United States
• Corporate sponsorships
• Capital campaigns or building funds
• Public hospitals
• Religious organizations unless the gift is designated to a program that is non-denominational in nature and benefits a broad range of the community (e.g. patient support)
• Political organizations established under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code; lobbying activities, contributions to political candidates, political parties or political action committees (PACs)
• Proposals that pose a conflict of interest with the commercial goals of Genentech or any officers within the Foundation board of directors. This includes activities that influence the sale, distribution or development of a Genentech product.

What is the average amount of your grants?
Amounts awarded depend upon the specific project, but generally our grants begin at $25,000. (Note that we require a detailed budget breakdown for each application.)


Do you accept grant requests from organizations based outside of the U.S.?
No. The Genentech Foundation will consider solicited and unsolicited grant requests from nonprofit organizations located in the United States.

The Genentech Foundation's focus areas are very similar to Genentech, Inc.'s focus areas. How do I know where I should apply for funding?
There are several items we recommend prospective grantees consider, including:

• 1) Details of focus areas—would my program fit under the following Foundation areas?
  • Health Science Education:
    • Pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships at U.S. universities
    • Undergraduate research programs at U.S. universities
    • National, regional and state-wide science education programs
  • Patient Education and Advocacy:
    • Programs that provide support and education to cancer patients throughout the United States
    • Nationwide programs that seek to educate and support patients and caregivers dealing with a diagnosis of an immunologic disorder
  • Community Support:
    • Oceanside, CA
    • San Francisco, CA
    • San Mateo County, CA
    • South San Francisco, CA
    • Vacaville, CA
    • Hillsboro, OR
    • Louisville, KY
  
  
• 2) Amount of request—is my program within the following range of funding? Amounts awarded depend upon the specific project, but generally our grants begin at $25,000. (Note that we require a detailed budget breakdown for each application.)
  
  
• 3) Type of request—am I requesting funding for a type of program the Foundation does not support?
  • Events, including fundraisers, dinners, galas, walks and runs
  • Capital campaigns or building funds
  
  
  
• 4) Location of a community group—is my group located in a community where Genentech Inc. operates?
  • Oceanside, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • San Mateo County, CA
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • Vacaville, CA
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Louisville, KY
  
  
  

A majority of Genentech's giving is through corporate grants. We recommend that you review the "Charitable Contributions" content on our Corporate Giving site to become familiar with the types of funding provided through Genentech's corporate grants programs.


Whom can I contact with additional questions?
For more information, please contact the Genentech Foundation at (650) 467-0668, or foundation@gene.com.