Grant and Funding Programs Offered by The Spencer Foundation
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Content last updated: March 4, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by The Spencer Foundation
5 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Racial Equity Research Grants
Funding for education research projects on racial inequality
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Research Grants on Education: Large
Supports rigorous education research projects for educational improvement
Eligible Funding
- From $125,000 to $500,000
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Research Grants on Education: Small
Supports education research projects with up to $50,000 funding.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Vision Grants
Supports interdisciplinary research planning to transform education for equity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects