Research Grants on Reducing Inequality
Funds research on programs, policies, or practices that reduce academic, social, behavioral, or economic inequality for U.S. youth ages 5–25, emphasizing systemic and structural solutions.
Funder: William T. Grant Foundation
Due Dates: January 7, 2026 (Letter of inquiry) | July 29, 2026 (Letter of inquiry)
Funding Amounts: Major grants: $100,000–$600,000 over 2–3 years; Officers’ grants: $25,000–$50,000 over 1–2 years; max 15% indirect costs
Summary: Supports research that builds, tests, or deepens understanding of programs, policies, or practices aimed at reducing academic, social, behavioral, or economic inequality for U.S. youth ages 5–25.
Key Information: Applicants may submit only one application per cycle as Principal Investigator.
Description
The William T. Grant Foundation’s Research Grants on Reducing Inequality program funds high-quality research that investigates programs, policies, or practices designed to reduce disparities in academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes among young people ages 5–25 in the United States. The Foundation supports both descriptive and intervention studies, with a particular emphasis on work that addresses systemic racism and the structural foundations of inequality. Projects should clearly conceptualize the targeted inequality, articulate a compelling rationale for the intervention or approach under study, and demonstrate how findings will advance knowledge about reducing disparities for youth. Interdisciplinary approaches, practitioner and policymaker engagement, and diverse research teams are encouraged.
