Ford-LASA Special Projects
The Ford-LASA Special Projects grant funds collaborative research and scholarly initiatives that promote hemispheric cooperation in Latin American studies.
Funder: Latin American Studies Association
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (full proposals — Ford-LASA Special Projects)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,500 per project; one-time funding; proposals up to five single-spaced pages.
Summary: Supports innovative, collaborative projects advancing hemispheric cooperation in Latin American studies.
Key Information: Open only to LASA members; all principal investigators must be members at application and disbursal.
Description
The Ford-LASA Special Projects grant, administered by the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) with support from the Ford Foundation, funds creative and collaborative initiatives that promote hemispheric collaboration among scholars and educators in Latin American studies. Supported activities may include transregional research initiatives, conferences, curriculum or teaching resource development, and collaborative projects organized by LASA Sections or ad hoc groups of LASA members. Proposals must clearly articulate project objectives, participants, and methods, with an emphasis on enhancing scholarly collaboration across the Americas.
