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The William T. Grant Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that funds high-quality research aimed at improving the lives of young people in the United States. Established in 1936 by William T. Grant, it focuses on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in policy and practice. The foundation supports research, grants, and career development for early-career scholars, with a history of funding groundbreaking studies in child development, education, and social policy.
Founded in 1936 by William T. Grant, the foundation has supported research for nearly a century to address long-term challenges affecting youth. Its current focus areas include reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving how research evidence is used in policy and practice. The foundation funds various grant programs, including institutional partnerships, youth service capacity-building, and early-career research fellowships. It has historically supported major studies in child development, mental health, and education, and continues to fund research that addresses evolving societal needs. The foundation is headquartered in New York City and operates with a staff of program officers, administrators, and a board of trustees including notable figures from academia, public policy, and finance.
- In business
- since 1936
- Owner
- William T. Grant
- Serves
- United States
About
The William T. Grant Foundation has supported research aimed at improving the lives of young people in the United States for nearly 90 years. It focuses on two key areas: reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in policy and practice.
Our Work
We begin with questions, not preconceptions, and focus on long-term, fundamental challenges. Our funding supports research that contributes to improved outcomes for children and youth across the U.S.
Focus Areas
Currently, the Foundation funds studies in two specific focus areas: (1) programs, policies, and practices that reduce inequality in youth outcomes, and (2) strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth.
Funding Opportunities
The Foundation offers several grant programs, including Institutional Challenge Grants, Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants, Research Grants on Reducing Inequality, and the William T. Grant Scholars Program.
- Institutional Challenge Grant
- Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants
- Research Grants on Reducing Inequality
- William T. Grant Scholars Program