Community Action Research Initiative Grants
The Community Action Research Initiative Grants from the American Sociological Association fund sociological research projects that partner with community organizations to address real-world community issues.
Funder: American Sociological Association
Due Dates: August 28, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per project for direct costs; no institutional overhead or PI salary allowed.
Summary: Supports sociological research projects partnering with community organizations to address community-based problems using social science methods.
Key Information: Graduate student projects must be distinct from dissertation research; ASA membership required to receive funds.
Description
The Community Action Research Initiative (CARI) Grants, administered by the American Sociological Association (ASA), are designed to support sociologists applying social science knowledge and methodologies to address real-world issues within communities. The program fosters partnerships between sociologists and community organizations or action initiatives, with the goal of developing research projects that engage directly with community-defined problems. CARI emphasizes the practical application of sociological research to benefit communities, encouraging work that bridges academic expertise and community needs.
