The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Grant Information program funds evidence-based research and strategies to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities facing challenges in the U.S.
Funder: Annie E. Casey Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Average grant: $74,857; recent annual total: ~$129M; typical award size and duration vary.
Summary: Supports innovative, evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities facing significant challenges in the U.S.
Key Information: Grants are by invitation only; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s grantmaking initiative invests in organizations and strategies that advance brighter futures for children and families facing significant obstacles in the United States. The Foundation supports a range of activities including community engagement, research, policy advocacy, technical assistance, and leadership development, all grounded in evidence-based and data-driven approaches. Funding priorities include child welfare, economic opportunity, community transformation, juvenile justice, and advancing racial and ethnic equity.
The Foundation is highly selective and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Most grants are awarded to organizations and public agencies identified by Foundation staff, with occasional targeted calls for proposals.