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

March 27, 2026 (LOI deadline) | June 19, 2026 (Full proposal, invited applicants)

No set maximum; typical awards range from $200,000–$400,000; duration averages 2–4 years.

Supports research measuring or evaluating the impact of recent state and local housing supply policy reforms on housing production and market outcomes in the U.S.

--- ## Description Arnold Ventures invites proposals for research projects that measure or evaluate the impact of recent state and local policy reforms aimed at legalizing or encouraging new housing supply. The grant supports studies that assess responses to these reforms, such as land transactions, entitlements, housing production (including new construction and adaptation of existing structures), and market outcomes like property values or rental prices. The goal is to generate evidence-based insights to inform more effective, affordable, and equitable housing policies at the state and local level. Both causal and high-quality descriptive studies are encouraged, with a strong emphasis on methodological rigor, data access, and feasibility. Projects must focus exclusively on U.S. state or local housing supply reforms. --- ## 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**, but budgets should be justified according to project scope and complexity. - Average project duration is **2–4 years**, but periods of performance may range from under a year to over 10 years, depending on the study. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Both nonprofit and for-profit institutions are eligible to apply. - **Geographic Focus:** Projects must focus on U.S. state or local housing supply reforms; studies on federal policies or non-U.S. contexts are not eligible. - **Multiple Submissions:** Applicants may submit multiple letters of interest, but each project must be distinct and submitted separately. - **Diversity and Inclusion:** Proposals using inclusive research methods and frameworks that consider impacts on different communities are encouraged. --- ## Application Process ### Letter of Interest (LOI) - Submit a **maximum 5-page LOI** outlining: - Description of the policy evaluated - Research questions and outcomes of interest - Study’s contribution and methodological approach (causal or descriptive) - Feasibility, including data access and proposed timeline - **Additional uploads (optional but encouraged):** - 1–2 page team overview and brief bios/CVs of key members - Budget request summary, including main cost drivers (personnel, data, travel, admin, etc.) ### Full Proposal (by invitation) - Invited applicants will be notified by April 24, 2026. - Full proposals due June 19, 2026. - Detailed budget template and further instructions will be provided if invited. ### Submission Portal - Submit all materials via the [Arnold Ventures Proposals Portal](https://proposals.arnoldventures.org/prog/measurement_and_evaluation_of_housing_supply_reforms_rfp/). --- ## Additional Information - **Open Science:** Grantees using quasi-experimental methods must pre-register studies (preferably on the Open Science Framework). - **Data Sharing:** Awardees are expected to make de-identified data and code publicly available, subject to data agreements. - **Budget:** No set maximum; budgets must be well-justified and aligned with project goals. - **Application Timeline:** The process from LOI to grant agreement typically takes about 6 months. - **Programmatic Costs:** Generally limited to research-related expenses, but some programmatic support may be considered if essential for the study. --- ## External Links - [Arnold Ventures – RFP PDF](https://assets.arnoldventures.org/uploads/PDFs/202602-AV_RFP_Infrastructure-Housing.pdf) - [Proposals Submission Portal](https://proposals.arnoldventures.org/prog/measurement_and_evaluation_of_housing_supply_reforms_rfp/) - [Arnold Ventures Grants Page](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) | | Online Contact Form | [Arnold Ventures Contact Page](https://www.arnoldventures.org/contact) |

Measurement and Evaluation of State and Local Housing Supply Reforms

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