[Arnold Ventures](https://www.arnoldventures.org)

March 27, 2026 (Letter of Interest) | June 19, 2026 (Full proposal, if invited)

No set maximum; typical awards $200,000–$400,000, durations 2–4 years.

Funds research evaluating the impact of recent state and local housing supply policy reforms in the U.S.

Open to nonprofits, universities, and for-profits; U.S.-focused projects only.

--- ## Description Arnold Ventures is seeking proposals to measure or evaluate the impact of recent state and local policy reforms that legalize or encourage new housing supply. The grant aims to fund both causal and high-quality descriptive studies that assess outcomes such as early-stage responses to policy changes, housing production, and housing market effects (e.g., property values, rental prices). The initiative is part of Arnold Ventures’ broader mission to improve housing affordability through evidence-based infrastructure policy. Projects are encouraged to use innovative data sources and measurement strategies and must demonstrate feasibility with appropriate data and timelines. --- ## Due Dates - March 27, 2026: Letter of Interest (LOI) submission deadline - June 19, 2026: Full proposal submission deadline (for invited applicants) --- ## Funding Amount - No set minimum or maximum funding amount. - Typical awards range from $200,000 to $400,000, depending on project complexity and scope. - Average period of performance is 2–4 years, but projects may be shorter or longer. - Budgets should be well-justified and consistent with Arnold Ventures' [Indirect Cost Policy](https://assets.arnoldventures.org/uploads/AV-Indirect-Cost-Policy.pdf). --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations, universities, and for-profit institutions (reporting requirements may differ for for-profits). - Projects must focus on U.S. state or local housing supply reforms; studies of federal policies, mortgage markets, or demand-side policies (e.g., rental assistance) are not eligible under this RFP. - Both causal impact evaluations and descriptive studies are eligible. - Multiple LOIs may be submitted, but each project must be distinct. - Studies outside the U.S. are not eligible. --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Interest (LOI):** - Submit a maximum 5-page LOI via the [AV applicant portal](https://proposals.arnoldventures.org/prog/measurement_and_evaluation_of_housing_supply_reforms_rfp/) by March 27, 2026. - LOI should describe the policy, research questions, outcomes of interest, study design (if causal), and anticipated data sources. - Attach a study team overview (1–2 pages) and brief CVs (1–3 pages) for key team members. - Provide a budget request summary with anticipated cost drivers; a formal budget is not required at this stage. 2. **Full Proposal:** - Applicants invited after LOI review will be notified by April 24, 2026. - Full proposals are due by June 19, 2026. 3. **Review and Award:** - Notification of award decisions expected by August 7, 2026 (proposals over $500,000 may require additional time). - The process from LOI to grant agreement typically takes about 6 months. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must adhere to Arnold Ventures’ [Open Science Guidelines](https://www.arnoldventures.org/open-science-guidelines-for-research-grants), including preregistration, open data/code, and open access publication. - For indirect costs, universities may request up to 10%, nonprofits up to 15–20% depending on size; see the [Indirect Cost Policy](https://assets.arnoldventures.org/uploads/AV-Indirect-Cost-Policy.pdf). - Inclusive research methods and frameworks that assess differential impacts on communities are encouraged. - Programmatic costs may be included if necessary for evaluation; discuss with AV if unsure. - The same study should not be submitted to both this RFP and the [Building Evidence RFP](https://www.arnoldventures.org/evidence-evaluation-rfps). --- ## External Links - [RFP Document (PDF)](https://assets.arnoldventures.org/uploads/PDFs/202602-AV_RFP_Infrastructure-Housing.pdf) - [Applicant Portal & Submission Instructions](https://proposals.arnoldventures.org/prog/measurement_and_evaluation_of_housing_supply_reforms_rfp/) - [Arnold Ventures Indirect Cost Policy (PDF)](https://assets.arnoldventures.org/uploads/AV-Indirect-Cost-Policy.pdf) - [Open Science Guidelines](https://www.arnoldventures.org/open-science-guidelines-for-research-grants) - [Arnold Ventures RFPs](https://www.arnoldventures.org/grantees#requests-for-proposals) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General RFP questions | [HousingRFP@arnoldventures.org](mailto:HousingRFP@arnoldventures.org) | | General inquiries | [info@arnoldventures.org](mailto:info@arnoldventures.org) | | Indirect cost policy | [finance@arnoldventures.org](mailto:finance@arnoldventures.org) | | Funder website | [Arnold Ventures](https://www.arnoldventures.org/contact) |

Measurement and Evaluation of State and Local Housing Supply Reforms

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