AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Research Grants & Initiatives
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy offers grants and awards to support innovative research and scholarship in fundraising and philanthropy.
Funder: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Skystone Partners Prize for Research) | March 2027 (Wilson C. "Bill" Levis Fundraising Research Grant)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for Levis Grant | Up to $5,000 for Skystone Prize | Other awards vary
Summary: Supports innovative research and scholarship in fundraising and philanthropy through multiple targeted programs and prizes.
Description
The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Research Grants & Initiatives offer a suite of programs and awards to support, recognize, and advance research in fundraising and philanthropy. Initiatives include the Wilson C. "Bill" Levis Fundraising Research Grant (for studies on fundraising performance), the Skystone Partners Prize for Research (for outstanding books), the Emerging Scholar Program (for early-career researchers), the Research Council Forum, and the annual Compensation and Benefits Study. These programs aim to foster innovation, support evidence-based practice, and strengthen the fundraising profession.
