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Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants

Volkswagen Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

Funds pioneering research and academic scholarship in science, technology, and humanities. Focus on courage, risk-taking, and unconventional approaches.

Grant Summary

Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants is a Volkswagen Foundation grant providing $100K to $1M for university, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

researchhumanitiesinnovationsocial science

Eligibility

universitynonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$1M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants from Volkswagen Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Volkswagen Foundation before the deadline.
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Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants?

Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants is offered by Volkswagen Foundation and is generally open to university, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants provide?

Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants provides between $100K and $1M per award from Volkswagen Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants deadline?

Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Volkswagen Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants?

To apply for Volkswagen Foundation Research Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Volkswagen Foundation.

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