🌟 Spencer Foundation Vision Grants

Shape the future of learning and drive system-wide educational transformation for equity.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

Provider: The Spencer Foundation
Opportunity Type: Research Planning Grant
Funding: Up to US $75,000 (6–12 months)
Deadline: 13 August 2025 (Intent to Apply)
Focus Areas: Equity and systemic change in education

🌟 About the Opportunity

The Spencer Foundation’s Vision Grants aim to support innovative and collaborative interdisciplinary research to transform educational systems for equity. This grant is designed for planning teams exploring bold, systemic changes in education. It fosters research that promotes equity, collaboration, and impactful change across global education systems.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Research teams led by individuals with a doctorate or terminal degree
Institutional backing from nonprofit or public entities (e.g., universities)
Multidisciplinary collaboration with stakeholders, including policymakers and communities

💰 Funding Details

Successful applicants will receive grants of up to US $75,000 to support research planning efforts over 6 to 12 months. Funding can cover:

Team meetings and collaborative workshops
Research planning activities and stakeholder engagement
Initial data collection and exploratory analysis
Consultation with community partners and policymakers

📝 How to Apply

Visit the Spencer Vision Grants page to review details.
Submit the Intent to Apply form by 13 August 2025 (noon CDT).
If invited, prepare a full proposal including:
- Research topic and systems-change methodology
- Collaboration strategy and stakeholder engagement plan
- Team roles and proposed outcomes
Submit your full proposal by 17 September 2025 (noon CDT).
Await funding announcements in late 2025.