UK Accepts $16M Bill Gatton Foundation Grant for Research

The University of Kentucky accepted a $16 million grant commitment from The Bill Gatton Foundation to support cutting-edge research and clinical care, with a portion submitted for a state endowment match. The Board of Trustees approved the action for the College of Medicine and Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$16,000,000

Contract type

OTHER

Document type

Minutes

Source document

University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Finance Committee Minutes June 2024

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Who was awarded the government contract by University Of Kentucky?

Bill Gatton Foundation was awarded this government contract by University Of Kentucky, as recorded on June 13, 2024. The contract value is $16,000,000.

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The Bill Gatton Foundation contract with University Of Kentucky is valued at $16,000,000.

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