Direct Action Visionary Grants
The Direct Action Visionary Grants from the American Psychological Foundation fund evidence-based psychological projects tackling urgent community issues like prejudice and violence.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2025 (LOI) | January 30, 2026 (LOI) | March 31, 2026 (Full application) | April 30, 2026 (LOI) | July 31, 2026 (LOI) | September 8, 2026 (Full application) | October 30, 2026 (LOI/program deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per project; funding period is 12 months.
Summary: Supports innovative, evidence-based psychological interventions addressing urgent community needs, especially prejudice, violence, and marginalized groups.
Key Information: LOIs are required and reviewed quarterly; only invited applicants may submit full proposals.
Description
This program funds direct-action projects that leverage psychological knowledge to address urgent community needs, with a strong emphasis on combating prejudice, bias, intolerance, and bigotry—including racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and misogyny. The intent is to support evidence-based interventions that serve marginalized communities, end stigma, prevent violence, and explore mind-body health connections. Projects must move beyond research to deliver real-world, immediate impact in community settings.
