How much funding does Innovation Award Grant provide?

Innovation Award Grant provides Up to US $150,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Innovation Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Innovation Award Grant

American Lung Association

Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Up to US $150,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Innovation Award by the American Lung Association offers $75,000 annually for up to two years, aimed at supporting promising investigators in lung disease research. With a legacy of over 120 years, the Association seeks to fund innovative projects that can significantly impact lung health. Eligible candidates must demonstrate prior excellence in their careers and have held a K or R type award within the last three to five years. This initiative fosters groundbreaking advancements in lung disease science.

The Innovation Award is for $75,000 per year, for up to two years. The award is intended to support highly promising investigators with stellar track records of accomplishment, who have the potential to advance the field of lung disease science.
Successful applicants are investigators with evidence of prior excellence and productivity in the early stages of their careers; applicants must have held a K or R type award within three-five years prior to applying for this Lung Association award.

What American Lung Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 51
Total given: $13.46M
Median grant: $201K
Range: $25K–$825K

By dollars: Massachusetts 13%, New York 12%, Illinois 10%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.