Spencer Foundation Vision Grants 2026

The Spencer Foundation Vision Grants program funds collaborative planning efforts for large-scale education research projects aimed at transforming educational systems and advancing equity. It supports teams to develop ambitious research agendas, refine questions, and create comprehensive plans for future studies with potential policy and practice impact.

Financial support and dedicated time/resources to develop ambitious, interdisciplinary education research plans; opportunities to build partnerships with practitioners and policymakers.

Scholars and their collaborators planning large-scale, equity-focused education research.

Submit planning-focused proposals through the Spencer Foundation process for Vision Grants.