Spencer Foundation — Racial Equity Research Grants (Intent to Apply)

Racial Equity Research Grants support education research projects that will contribute to understanding and disrupting racial inequality in education, with budgets up to $75,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.

Proposals are encouraged from across the methodological spectrum, with special encouragement for proposals that focus on: (1) youth and educator mental health that explores possibilities that promote resilience, center healing, and foster well-being; (2) innovative and community-based approaches to workforce development; and (3) innovative approaches at the intersections of quantitative methods and racial equity.

Deadline Intent to Apply — May 4, 2026. Full Proposal — July 1, 2026.