How much funding does Alpha-1 Foundation In-Cycle Research Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Alpha-1 Foundation In-Cycle Research Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Alpha-1 Foundation In-Cycle Research Grants?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits. Geography: Florida.

How often is Alpha-1 Foundation In-Cycle Research Grants offered?

Alpha-1 Foundation In-Cycle Research Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Alpha-1 Foundation In-Cycle Research Grants

Alpha-1 Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

From the program guidelines: “Submitted through the Foundation's grants program (grant-opportunities page, not in the scraped set this cycle); reviewed by the Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) and announced annually (recently around the spring ATS conference).”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits

Geography

Florida

Overview

The Alpha-1 Foundation is the largest non-government funder of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) research, having invested over $100 million across 130+ institutions worldwide. Its flagship investigator-initiated In-Cycle Research Grants fund basic and translational research advancing understanding of Alpha-1 (lung and liver disease). Awarded annually; recent cycles funded ~10-11 grants totaling $1.5M-$1.7M. Eligible applicants are researchers at universities, hospitals and research institutes (US and international).

How to Apply

Submitted through the Foundation's grants program (grant-opportunities page, not in the scraped set this cycle); reviewed by the Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) and announced annually (recently around the spring ATS conference).

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What Alpha-1 Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 19
Total given: $1.81M
Median grant: $63K
Range: $7,500–$471K

26% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Florida 26%, Massachusetts 20%, Texas 14%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Gainsville, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.