Local- and State-Level Policy Work Grants
Supports social science groups conducting applied research to inform local and state policy decisions using evidence-based, data-driven approaches.
Funder: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Annual proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per group; up to three awards per cycle; one-year grant period.
Summary: Supports research and policy groups conducting applied research to inform local and state policy decisions using data-driven approaches.
Key Information: At least one group member must be a current SPSSI member; preference for groups with student/early career involvement.
Description
This grant program, offered by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), provides funding to small groups of social scientists engaged in applied research designed to influence policy at local and state levels. The initiative aims to foster the involvement of SPSSI members in policy-relevant research, expand opportunities for applied policy work, and encourage participation from students and early career scholars. Projects should review and expand upon existing research on policy-relevant topics within a local or regional context, with the ultimate goal of supporting policymakers in making evidence-based decisions. Groups both within and outside the United States, addressing local or regional policy issues, are encouraged to apply.
