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Basic Scientific Research in Kentucky

Basic Scientific Research (12.431) awarded $27.1 million to recipients in Kentucky in 9 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.0% of the program's national total. The University of Kentucky Research Foundation received the most, $27.1 million.

By year

Grants under this program to recipients in Kentucky
Fiscal yearAwardsAmount
FY 20215$5.4 million
FY 20225$5.8 million
FY 20232$7.5 million
FY 20241$40,000
FY 20252$8.3 million

Recipients in Kentucky

Every recipient named in the data, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientTypeAwardsAmount
The University of Kentucky Research FoundationColleges and universities8$27.1 million
University of LouisvilleColleges and universities1$30,000

Counted by the recipient's location. A recipient based in Kentucky may carry out the work elsewhere.

Open opportunities under this program

See all 12 on the program page

Questions people ask

How much Basic Scientific Research money goes to Kentucky?

$27.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 9 awards. Kentucky ranks 26th of 50 states and territories for this program.

Who receives Basic Scientific Research money in Kentucky?

The largest recipient is The University of Kentucky Research Foundation, with $27.1 million in 8 awards. Next is University of Louisville.

Can organizations in Kentucky apply now?

Yes, 12 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.

Basic Scientific Research in other states

Other large programs in Kentucky

All federal grants in Kentucky

Amounts are federal obligations reported to USAspending.gov for fiscal 2021 to 2025; see how our data works.