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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds education research projects that aim to improve education, with support of up to $50,000 for projects lasting one to five years. It supports field-initiated research proposals on education, including related research methods and topics.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects aimed at studying education
- Field-initiated education research
- Projects using quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, ethnographic, computational, design-based, participatory, or historical approaches
Documents Needed
- Proposal narrative PDF
- Project timeline PDF
- Project team document PDF
- Budget and budget justification
- CVs for the PI and Co-PIs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Public or governmental institutions
- Colleges, universities, school districts, and research facilities
Who is not eligible
- Individual applicants
- Graduate students as PI or Co-PI
- Organizations without non-profit or public status
- Projects focused on topics other than education
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits
- Consultant or advisor fees
- Travel costs
- Equipment, software, and supplies
- Participant stipends and subcontract costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Program evaluations without a significant research component
- Professional development programs without a significant research component
- Curricula or assessment tools without a significant research component
- Scholarships
- Capital projects and software development
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- International applicants
- Canada, occasionally
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Spencer Foundation online portal.
- The application includes review-related materials such as appendices and writing guides.
- Applicants must acknowledge the foundation’s AI policy when submitting.
- Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to the foundation’s review process.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted twice a year.
- Proposals must be submitted in English.
- Budgets must be proposed in U.S. dollars.
- The online portal includes the full Request for Proposal and applicant resources.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Grants on Education: Small Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Grants on Education: Small. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Research Grants on Education: Small?
This program funds education research projects that aim to improve education, with support of up to $50,000 for projects lasting one to five years. It supports field-initiated research proposals on education, including related research methods and topics.
How much funding can be received?
Research Grants on Education: Small Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research Grants on Education: Small program?
To be eligible for the Research Grants on Education: Small program, you must:
Education research project
Doctoral-level PI and Co-PIs
Non-profit or public administering organization
What expenses are eligible under Research Grants on Education: Small?
Research projects aimed at studying education
Field-initiated education research
Projects using quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, ethnographic, computational, design-based, participatory, or historical approaches
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Grants on Education: Small?
You can contact The Spencer Foundation by email at mgarcia@spencer.org.
Where is the Research Grants on Education: Small available?
The Research Grants on Education: Small program is available across Canada.
Is the Research Grants on Education: Small a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Grants on Education: Small is a Researchers And Facilities