Research Grants

The Sociological Initiatives Foundation supports social change by linking research to social action. It funds research projects that investigate laws, policies, institutions, regulations, and normative practices that may limit equality in the U.S. Grant sizes normally range from $15,000 to $25,000.

Who can apply

Community-led academic partnerships, advocacy or community groups that conduct research, academics allied with a constituency. Nonprofits must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3). Not for individuals. No lone academics without community partnership.

Key contacts

Prentice Zinn
Administrator
[email protected] 617-391-3091

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Funding

$15k – $25k

Deadline

14 August 2026

Opens

20 May 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Grants are restricted to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as 'not a private foundation' under section 509(a).
The Sociological Initiatives Foundation does not make grants directly to individuals for any purpose.
SIF welcomes applications from academic institutions and other qualified organizations wishing to sponsor research projects by individual scholars or practitioners.
No awards are made for dissertation research, honoraria, or political purposes.
The Foundation does not provide operating support or capital grants.
The geographic focus is limited to the United States.
The Foundation will not consider proposals that represent the work of a lone academic without an ongoing partnership with a community organization.

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