Research Focus Grants
The Research Focus Grants from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention fund rigorous, innovative studies to advance suicide prevention science and develop impactful, evidence-based interventions.
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Funder: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Due Dates: August 1, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (Focus Grants) | December 7, 2026: Full application deadline for invited applicants (Focus Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per year for up to three years (maximum $1.5 million total).
Summary: Supports innovative, high-impact research projects to advance suicide prevention through evidence-based interventions or groundbreaking new studies.
Description
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Research Focus Grants program funds targeted, innovative, and potentially transformative research projects aimed at reducing suicide and informing prevention efforts. The program supports two main types of projects: (1) implementation studies that apply evidence-based suicide prevention strategies in clinical or community settings, and (2) "blue sky" research exploring novel, high-risk, high-reward approaches that extend beyond the scope of standard innovation grants. All funded projects must be methodologically rigorous, advance understanding of suicide prevention, and include a clear plan for disseminating successful strategies for broader adoption.
