The W. M. Keck Foundation aims to advance the frontiers of science, engineering, and medical research. Through its funding programs, the Foundation seeks to support pioneering discoveries that have the potential to generate significant insights or open new avenues in their respective fields.
The grant program supports capital projects, expansion of promising programs or those part of a larger effort, piloting new models, and initiatives aimed at changing systems. It aims to strategically address compelling issues and have a significant impact on the target population, region, or field. The process includes an optional concept review, application, and an invitation-only site visit, focusing on projects within its five areas of interest that can demonstrate potential for significant impacts.