At Genentech, we invest in bold ideas and innovative solutions that address systemic inequities in science and medicine to advance a more just healthcare system. We focus on efforts that diversify the scientific and medical workforce, advance health equity, and help our communities thrive. We also further advance excellence in medicine and healthcare through our grants for independent medical education.
There are multiple ways to apply for funding. Before you submit an application, we encourage you to explore the following materials to learn more about our opportunities for funding, eligibility requirements and considerations, and the process for submitting a proposal within our Funding Request System (gFRS).
Due to our 2024 year-end close process, the Genentech Funding Request System will stop accepting charitable requests at 12:00 AM PT, November 28, 2024, and will reopen for requests on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
This temporary closure affects Health, Patient, and Science Focused Giving, Education Focused Giving Graduate and Post-Graduate, Education Focused Giving K-12, and Community Giving. Independent Medical Education and Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundation will continue to accept requests during this time. The Genentech Foundation will only accept solicited requests during this time.
It is important to note the Genentech Funding Request System cannot accept requests less than 60 days prior to the event/program start date. Therefore, once the system re-opens, we will not accept charitable contribution requests for an event or program occurring before March 3, 2025.
Pending charitable requests with event/program dates beginning in January 2025 or beyond may receive final decisions in the new year.
We extend invitations for funding throughout the year. We also review and award a targeted number of rolling submissions that are aligned to the strategic focus areas of our grantmaking.
We actively solicit proposals to meet specific objectives.
For information about requests for Independent Medical Education grants, please visit us here.
For information about requests for Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundation Charitable Support, please visit us here.
*Please note that our Funding Request System works best in Chrome and Safari
What to know and materials to gather before you apply.
*Please note the funding process for RFPs may include additional steps.
Click here for video tutorials, one-page tip sheets, and FAQs on how to use the funding request system.
You will receive a confirmation email upon submission.
Your request will be reviewed for alignment to strategic focus areas and compliance to Genentech's policies
If we need more information to make a decision, you will receive a Request for Information (RFI), or hear from a team member directly.
You will be able to track the status of an application and will receive an email communication regarding the final decision.
If approved, your organization will need to enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Genentech in order to receive funds.
*Please note that our Funding Request System works best in Chrome and Safari
For requests for support outside of the United States, please visit: https://www.roche.com/about/sustainability/philanthropy/criteria-requests
To learn more about Genentech's charitable contributions to patient organizations, please visit: https://www.roche.com/about/sustainability/collaboration-with-patients/