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Mary Kay Ash Foundation / Komen / Multiple Mission Foundations

Mary Kay Ash Foundation / Komen / Multiple Mission Foundations

Funds mission-driven founders in health, technology, and social enterprises through philanthropic grant-like programs targeting impact.

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Multiple US-based disease-focused private foundations fund biomedical and translational research oriented toward specific disease areas, including neglected tropical diseases, infectious diseases, and cancer. Among the organisations active in this space are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which funds neglected tropical disease research and global health interventions broadly; the END Fund, wh…

Funding from a cluster of US disease-focused private foundations for biotech and medtech projects addressing neglected or mission-specific diseases, at TRL 2–7 globally.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Royalty-back
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mkacf.org