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Science Events and Gatherings Open Call is sponsored by The Heising-Simons Foundation. Supports meetings, workshops, conferences, summer schools, and research collaboration gatherings related to specific scientific fields. The program emphasizes community-building and networking, particularly for underrepresented groups in the sciences.
Geographic focus: United States
Focus areas: Astronomy, Cosmology, Fundamental Physics, Climate Change Science, Diversity and Inclusion in Science
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
For Interested Grantseekers - Heising-Simons Foundation Heising-Simons Foundation About Us Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities Our Values The foundation’s core values Sustainable Work Practices Doing our part Job Opportunities Join our team Programs The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in these areas Climate and Clean Energy We strive to protect against climate change and make energy clean, affordable, safe, and reliable for all. Education We foster joyful, effective, and affirming learning environments that set all young children on a trajectory for success. Human Rights We envision a society where people are free to live whole, safe, and dignified lives. Science We support fundamental research that is revolutionizing our knowledge and understanding of the universe. Initiatives: Technology and Society We address the impact of technology on society—harnessing its promise and mitigating its risks. Initiatives: Journalism We recognize and support journalism as a critical element of a healthy and multicultural democracy. International Human Rights Day 2025 This year’s theme celebrates our shared humanity and the power of collective action to guide us through today’s most urgent challenges: safeguarding democracy, advancing immigrant justice, ensuring dignity, safety, and freedom for all. Resources The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields Grantmaking by the Numbers An overview of our grantmaking For Current Grantees Reporting guidelines and other information for our current grantees For Invited Grantseekers FAQ and other information for invited grantseekers For Interested Grantseekers Information for interested grantseekers All News & Stories Read the latest updates from the Foundation Media Inquiries Our communications team works with media to highlight stories related to our work and grantmaking Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities Sustainable Work Practices The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas Initiatives: Technology and Society The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields Grantmaking By the Numbers For Interested Grantseekers Read the latest updates from the Foundation For Interested Grantseekers The Heising-Simons Foundation’s program staff source potential partnerships through internal research, field convenings, and relationships within specific areas of work that best align with programmatic strategies. Due to limited capacity to field unsolicited requests, uninvited email inquiries and requests for proposals are discouraged. Occasionally, our programs will conduct an open request for proposals. These will be announced on our blog and on the specific program’s webpage (e.g., annual Science program open call to support science gatherings and events). If you have been invited to submit a letter of inquiry or a proposal to the Foundation, please contact your program
Application snapshot: target deadline March 20, 2026; published funding information $20,000 to $80,000 per grant.; eligibility guidance Institutions or organizations planning scientific events related to astronomy, cosmology, fundamental physics, or climate change science.
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For Interested Grantseekers - Heising-Simons Foundation Heising-Simons Foundation About Us Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities Our Values The foundation’s core values Sustainable Work Practices Doing our part Job Opportunities Join our team Programs The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in these areas Climate and Clean Energy We strive to protect against climate change and make energy clean, affordable, safe, and reliable for all.
Education We foster joyful, effective, and affirming learning environments that set all young children on a trajectory for success. Human Rights We envision a society where people are free to live whole, safe, and dignified lives. Science We support fundamental research that is revolutionizing our knowledge and understanding of the universe.
Initiatives: Technology and Society We address the impact of technology on society—harnessing its promise and mitigating its risks. Initiatives: Journalism We recognize and support journalism as a critical element of a healthy and multicultural democracy.
International Human Rights Day 2025 This year’s theme celebrates our shared humanity and the power of collective action to guide us through today’s most urgent challenges: safeguarding democracy, advancing immigrant justice, ensuring dignity, safety, and freedom for all.
Resources The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields Grantmaking by the Numbers An overview of our grantmaking For Current Grantees Reporting guidelines and other information for our current grantees For Invited Grantseekers FAQ and other information for invited grantseekers For Interested Grantseekers Information for interested grantseekers All News & Stories Read the latest updates from the Foundation Media Inquiries Our communications team works with media to highlight stories related to our work and grantmaking Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities Sustainable Work Practices The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas Initiatives: Technology and Society The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields Grantmaking By the Numbers For Interested Grantseekers Read the latest updates from the Foundation For Interested Grantseekers The Heising-Simons Foundation’s program staff source potential partnerships through internal research, field convenings, and relationships within specific areas of work that best align with programmatic strategies.
Due to limited capacity to field unsolicited requests, uninvited email inquiries and requests for proposals are discouraged. Occasionally, our programs will conduct an open request for proposals. These will be announced on our blog and on the specific program’s webpage (e.
g. , annual Science program open call to support science gatherings and events). If you have been invited to submit a letter of inquiry or a proposal to the Foundation, please contact your program officer for additional instructions, and view our For Invited Grantseekers webpage.
If you are a current grantee looking for report guidelines or other tools, visit our For Current Grantees webpage. Initiatives: Technology and Society © 2026 Heising-Simons Foundation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Institutions or organizations planning scientific events related to astronomy, cosmology, fundamental physics, or climate change science. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $20,000 to $80,000 per grant. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 20, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
