Wayne F. Placek Grants
The Wayne F. Placek Grants fund research advancing public understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and reducing adversity, with a dedicated award for studies on Black LGBTQIA+ communities by scholars of color.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: June 12, 2026
Funding Amounts: 2 grants of up to $15,000 each; 1 grant reserved for research on Black LGBTQIA+ issues by scholars of color; project duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Funds research to increase public understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and reduce stress and adversity for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Key Information: No institutional indirect/overhead costs allowed; IRB approval required before funds are disbursed.
Description
The Wayne F. Placek Grants support innovative research that advances public understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation, and aims to alleviate the stress and adversity experienced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. The program encourages studies on topics such as societal attitudes toward LGBTQIA+ people, discrimination, family and workplace issues, and the unique concerns of underrepresented sectors within the LGBTQIA+ population—including a dedicated grant focused on issues concerning Black LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, to be conducted by scholars of color. Since its inception, the Placek Fund has awarded over $1 million in support of LGBTQIA+ research.
