
BioMarin’s corporate giving is tightly aligned with its mission in rare diseases and genetic disorders, with a strong emphasis on supporting patients, patient advocacy, and disease awareness. It also funds independent medical education and investigator-initiated research, especially around approved or investigational uses of BioMarin medicines, while backing STEM education and community initiatives in the Bay Area and other places where it operates. The program stands out for combining corporate philanthropy with science-adjacent support such as fellowships, scholarships for people living with rare genetic conditions, and research grants in specialist medical areas.
BioMarin gives through corporate grants, sponsorships, scholarships, fellowships, and independent research/medical education funding, often in multi-year or program-specific awards. It prefers organizations and projects that align with rare disease communities, medical/scientific education, and local community impact, and it also supports investigator-led studies and unrestricted educational activities that are independent of company influence.
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Position your proposal clearly within rare disease or genetic disorder impact, and show direct benefit to patients, caregivers, or healthcare providers. For research or education requests, emphasize independence, scientific rigor, and relevance to BioMarin’s therapeutic areas; for community requests, connect the work to Bay Area or other communities where BioMarin operates.
Current and upcoming funding from BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: ["Requests may be submitted by accredited providers, medical or professional associations, hospitals or community health centers, patient associations or advocacy groups, medical education companies, universities or colleges, community projects or groups, and registered charities.","Accredited activities must be submitted by an accredited provider.","Requests needed before year-end should be submitted early because of year-end closeout activities."]
Deadline: Accepted year-round; submit earlier for funding needed before year-end.
Who can apply: Education activities must be independent, with content not controlled or influenced by BioMarin. Applicable to accredited or non-accredited medical education activities for healthcare providers.
Deadline: Not specified (appears rolling/periodic as per portal)
Who can apply: Nonprofits and organizations pursuing initiatives aligned with BioMarin’s four giving priorities. BioMarin states it does not support organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status, or religious belief.
Deadline: Not specified; portal-based application process.
Who can apply: Applications are considered for legitimate clinical research activities related to a BioMarin medicine or disease area of interest. BioMarin does not support non-clinical research, animal model studies, CME/non-CME educational activities, event sponsorships, or charitable contributions through this program. Requests must be made before study activities begin.
Deadline: Accepted all year; review typically takes four to eight weeks.
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