Applications are now open for Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants on Education Program 2025, The Small Research Grants on Education Program provides funding of up to $50,000 for education-focused research projects lasting one to five years. Applications are accepted twice annually.
This initiative is field-initiated, meaning proposals are welcome across diverse topics, disciplines, methods, and geographic areas—not in response to a predetermined theme. The program aims to support rigorous, innovative, and methodologically strong research that addresses the most significant challenges and promising opportunities within the education sector.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 15th December 2025
About the Organization
(Applications are now open for Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants on Education Program 2025)
The Spencer Foundation is committed to supporting education research that advances learning and positively impacts lives. Since its establishment in 1971, Spencer has been a prominent leader in funding scholarly work in education and remains the only national foundation dedicated solely to education research.
Eligibility
(Applications are now open for Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants on Education Program 2025)
Proposals to the Small Research Grants on Education program must be for research projects that aim to study education. Proposals for activities other than research are not eligible (e.g., program evaluations with no significant research component, creation of professional development programs, curricula, and/or assessment tools, with no significant research component, scholarships, capital projects, software development). Additionally, proposals for research studies focused on areas other than education are not eligible.
Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs applying for a Small Research Grant on Education must have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field. While graduate students may be part of the research team, they may not be named the PI or Co-PI on the proposal.
The PI must be affiliated with a non-profit organization or public/governmental institution that is willing to serve as the administering organization if the grant is awarded. Examples include non-profit or public colleges, universities, school districts, and research facilities, as well as other non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS (or equivalent non-profit status if the organization is outside of the United States). The Spencer Foundation does not award grants directly to individuals.
Proposals are accepted from the U.S. and internationally, however, all proposals must be submitted in English and budgets must be proposed in U.S. dollars.
How to apply?
(Applications are now open for Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants on Education Program 2025)
Full Proposal Deadline: December 15, 2025, 12:00 pm (noon), Central Time
Program contact: smallgrants@spencer.org
On our online application portal you’ll find the full Request For Proposal and other applicant resources such as optional appendices, our review process, frequently asked questions, and writing guides. To review these resources and to apply, please visit https://spencer.smartsimple.us/.
Get full access to the grant information, visit the Official Website Link
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