If you are interested in pursuing any of the below grant opportunities, please contact Patrick Lynch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, at (305) 899-3072 or plynch@mail.barry.edu.
PRIVATE GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funding Agency:
William T Grant Foundation
Title:
Research on Understanding the Acquisition, Interpretation, and Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Practice
Deadline:
January 8, 2014 (Letter of Inquiry)
Synopsis:
Grants are available for multiyear research projects that increase the understanding of how research evidence is acquired, interpreted, and used in policy and practice that affect youth between the ages of 8 and 25 in the United States. The foundation encourages interdisciplinary projects, and welcomes applications from researchers in various fields and discipline.
Funding:
Award Ceiling is 600,000 for two to three years.
Link:
William T Grant Foundation - Use of Research Evidence
Funding Agency:
Gates Foundation
Title:
Grand Challenges Exploration (round 12)
Deadline:
November 12, 2013
Synopsis:
This is an accelerated grant program that encourages bold approaches aimed at improving the lives of the world's poorest people.
Funding:
Award ceiling is $100,000 with opportunity to receive additional funding of up to $1 million.
Link:
Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Exploration (round 12)