Wayne F. Placek Grants
Wayne F. Placek Grants fund research to improve public understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation and reduce stress for LGBTQIA+ people, with emphasis on marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 grants of $15,000 each per cycle; funding period is up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports research to increase public understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation and to alleviate stress experienced by LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Key Information: Indirect/overhead costs are not allowed; applicants must be affiliated with an educational institution or 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Description
The Wayne F. Placek Grants, awarded by the American Psychological Foundation, support empirical research that enhances public understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation and aims to reduce stress and adversity experienced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. Since 1995, these grants have funded projects addressing topics such as heterosexuals’ attitudes and behaviors toward LGBTQIA+ people (including prejudice, discrimination, and violence), family and workplace issues, special concerns of underrepresented LGBTQIA+ populations, and issues concerning Black LGBTQIA+ communities. The program particularly encourages research by and about historically marginalized groups within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
