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The Kissick Family Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Grant Program, in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), is accepting letters of intent now through Monday, November 3, 2025, for its third round of funding. Funded projects will be eligible for up to $500,000 over two years, inclusive of indirect costs.
The program supports two-year research projects at the basic or early-stage translational stages that are designed to elucidate the fundamental biology of why and how sporadic forms of FTD develop.
Potential applicants are invited to watch an informational webinar about this grant cycle above. The webinar was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent by November 3, 2025, to be considered for the program’s third round of funding. Please see the full Request for Proposals for additional information.
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