Visionary Grants
The APF Visionary Grants fund innovative psychology-based research and interventions addressing urgent social issues like health, stigma, violence, and equity, with a focus on at-risk and marginalized populations.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 10 grants of up to $20,000 each; funding supports up to 12 months per project.
Summary: Supports innovative psychology-based research, education, and intervention projects addressing pressing social issues such as health, stigma, violence, and equity.
Key Information: Institutional indirect/overhead costs are not allowed; highly competitive (3–4% funding rate).
Description
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) Visionary Grants program funds innovative research, educational, and intervention projects that leverage psychology to address critical social issues. Priority is given to projects that:
- Apply psychology to at-risk or vulnerable populations (e.g., individuals with serious mental illness, returning military, incarcerated or economically disadvantaged groups)
- Prevent violence
- Explore the intersection of behavior and health (e.g., wellness, diabetes, obesity)
- Address stigma and prejudice related to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and socioeconomic status
- Advance racial equity
Preference is given to pilot or demonstration projects that, if successful, could attract major federal or foundation funding or be broadly generalized to other contexts. Projects must be innovative and have the potential for significant impact.
