Funder: Arnold Ventures
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 (Letter of Interest) | June 26, 2026 (Full proposal for invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: Typical QED studies: $200,000–$350,000 for 1–3 years; no strict maximum, larger budgets considered if justified.
Summary: Supports rigorous quasi-experimental research to evaluate and build actionable evidence on U.S. social programs and policies in key areas.
Key Information: For-profit, nonprofit, and university applicants eligible; U.S.-focused studies only; updated indirect cost policy effective February 2026.