Background: The Campbell Foundation was established as a nonprofit private foundation in 1986 by the late Richard Campbell Zahn. It was Mr. Zahn's wish that his foundation support other nonprofit organizations conducting clinical research into the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, and related conditions and illnesses. The focus of the Campbell Foundation's funding lies in alternative, nontraditional avenues of research. Our Board of Directors remains dedicated to pursuing Mr. Zahn's original goals. 1995 was the Foundation's first year of substantial funding.

Grant Requests: A one-page lay-language Letter of Intent is requested prior to submission of full grant proposals. All grant requests should be as detailed and concise as possible; preferably, no more than 10 to 12 pages of text. One original proposal (with any supporting documentation) is sufficient. Please see our list of grant submission requirements that must be included with all incoming proposals. After initial screening, requests are reviewed by a Peer Review Board of noted HIV/AIDS physicians and clinicians, and then by our Board of Directors for final disposition. All grant seekers are notified as soon as possible once a final funding decision has been reached. We have no set deadlines, but as all grants are handled chronologically, we do suggest submitting as early as possible.

Funding: Funding is restricted to those organizations providing proof of IRS not-for-profit status. It is the policy of the Campbell Foundation to entertain budget requests for first-year funding only. We do not fund equipment purchases. Additionally, we will consider funding no more than 10% for indirect costs. Semi-related or same-department costs will only be considered if and when the Department Head assures us in writing that any funds added for those purposes will be used to support the study and cover any study cost overruns. Our grant awards have averaged anywhere from $20,000 to $80,000, but the Foundation has co-funded and has provided partial funding for more costly research projects. All organizations accepting funding from the Campbell Foundation agree to provide quarterly status reports including progress and expenditure of funds of the program. Site visits from Foundation staff may be scheduled.