Direct Action Visionary Grants
Funds innovative, evidence-based psychological interventions combating prejudice, violence, and stigma in marginalized communities, emphasizing real-world impact and immediate community benefit.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (LOI) | September 8, 2026 (Full Application) | October 30, 2026 (LOI)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per project; funding period is 12 months.
Summary: Supports innovative, evidence-based psychological interventions addressing urgent needs in marginalized communities, with emphasis on combating prejudice, bigotry, and violence.
Key Information: Quarterly LOI reviews; only invited applicants may submit a full application; institutional indirect costs are not allowed.
Description
The APF Direct Action Visionary Grants fund innovative interventions grounded in psychological science that directly address urgent needs within communities. The program is designed to support projects serving marginalized populations and tackling issues such as prejudice, bias, intolerance, and all forms of bigotry, including racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and misogyny. Funded projects must align with at least one of APF’s Visionary Priorities:
- Serving marginalized communities
- Ending prejudice and stigma
- Preventing violence
- Exploring mind-body health connections
The focus is on implementing or scaling evidence-based psychological interventions or resources in real-world settings to achieve immediate community impact. The grant does not support theoretical research, pilot studies (unless already implemented in real-world settings), facility renovations, or proof-of-concept projects.
