County grantAllegheny County, PA
Coherent/II-VI Foundation Block-Gift Program
Offered by Coherent Ii-Vi Foundation
Found automatically on co26fdn.org/block-gift-program. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Research institutions with graduate programs in optics, photonics, or related fields, by invitation.
- How much
- $95,000 – $110,000Annual project budget range per institution; unrestricted gift with no overhead.
- By when
- Due Feb 15, 2027Opens July 1, 2026Application and renewal application due February 15th for the next cycle; invitation letters sent first week of December.
Checked Oct 23, 2026
About this grant
The Block-Gift Program funds graduate-level research in optics, lasers, photonics, wideband gap power electronics, optical communications, and quantum technologies. Grants support projects with at least two graduate students, with annual budgets of $95,000–$110,000 and no overhead. Proposals are accepted by invitation only, but institutions can submit an inquiry form to be considered.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Research institutions with graduate programs; must have at least two graduate students participating; research topics in optics, lasers, photonics, wideband gap power electronics, optical communications, or quantum technologies; invitation-only application process.
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