To complement the competitive award programs, we also make modest grants on an "ad hoc" basis to nonprofit organizations conducting activities intended to improve the general environment for science. These noncompetitive grants are for activities closely related to our focus areas identified above. We place special priority on working with non-profit organizations, including government agencies, to leverage financial support for our targeted areas of research, and on encouraging other foundations to support biomedical research.

Proposals should be brief and include a description of the focus of the activity, the expected outcomes, qualifications of the organization or individuals involved; provide certification of the sponsor's Internal Revenue Service tax-exempt status; and give the total budget for the activity, including any financial support obtained or promised. Proposals are given careful preliminary review, and those deemed appropriate are presented for consideration by BWF's Board of Directors.

Submit your proposal to:

For delivery by express courier service:
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Attention Ad Hoc Grants
21 T. W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC  27709

For delivery by U.S. Postal Service:
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Attention Ad Hoc Grants 
Post Office Box 13901
Research Triangle Park, NC  27709-3901

Note:  If your proposal falls within the scope of one of our competitive grant programs, please note the program name in the address line.

A list of recent Ad Hoc grant recipients is available.