Atom | Building Evidence: Support for QEDs to Evaluate Social Programs and Policies

Due Dates: March 6, 2026 (Letter of Interest) | June 26, 2026 (Full Proposal, invited applicants)

Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $200,000–$350,000 (QEDs), 1–3 years; budgets outside this range considered if justified.

Summary: Supports rigorous quasi-experimental research to build actionable evidence on the effectiveness of social policies in key U.S. policy areas.

Key Information: LOI required using template; only U.S.-focused studies in specified policy areas are eligible.

Building Evidence: Support for QEDs to Evaluate Social Programs and Policies