Sociological Initiatives Fndn: Social Change, Linking Research to Action

Award: $15,000 - $30,000
Deadline: August 14, 2026
Interested? Notify [email protected]​​​ for more information. All LOI documents will be due to our office no later than August 7.

Full Request for Proposal (RFP)

Overview

Funder seeks to support social change by linking research to social action: projects that investigate laws, policies, institutions, regulations, and norms that may limit equality in the US.

The Foundation supports research that focuses on improving services and systems and increasing positive social and physical conditions through:

  • Policy development
  • Placement and shaping of the policy agenda
  • Policy adoption or implementation
  • Policy blocking
  • Increasing advocacy capacity and political influence
  • Shaping public sentiment

  • Addressing challenges related to language and literacy
     

    Link to the LOI questions, what funder calls Concept Application, can be found here and FAQs here.

Important Information

Funder states desired applicants are

  • Community-led academic partnerships
  • Advocacy or community groups that conduct research that can withstand challenges in academic and policy arenas
  • Academics allied with a constituency through their research
     

Funder has a policy that indirect costs are not allowed.

If you are considering an application in which you are the Principal Investigator, please ensure you meet PI eligibility requirements.

Process

This is a two-step application process.

  • The Letter of Intent (LOI/step 1) is managed by the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations.
    If you would like to apply, email [email protected]​​​​​​​ for more details and an LOI worksheet.
    Submit the completed LOI worksheet by August 7
    If invited to submit a full proposal (step 2), it will be managed by the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA).