Founded in 1968, The Leakey Foundation's mission is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior, and survival. The Foundation awards an average of $600,000, annually in general research grants, though two granting sessions. Priority for funding is given to the exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation. For more information please visit our website www.leakeyfoundation.org.

The mission of the Leakey Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival