APF: Psychology and Philanthropy
We leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing.
APF Programs
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
Direct Action Visionary Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Queen-Nellie Evans Award
Deadline: January 31, 2025
The American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program
Deadline: February 3, 2025
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Why APF?
Recipient Spotlight
With this funding, I will be able to deepen my research into trauma and institutional responses, paving the way for more effective interventions for survivors of intimate partner violence. This support is crucial in helping me develop as a psychologist committed to advocating for social justice and providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those who need it most.”
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Kendall Whitney-Snel
2024 Division 18 Professional Development or Service Grant
Without this funding, I would not have been able to complete my dissertation research! I will utilize the findings from the EMA and cross-sectional survey to inform individual interviews that explore the developmental trajectories of suicide risk and resilience/resistance among trans people of color. This grant has enabled me to begin laying the foundation for an intersectional suicidology approach in service of trans people of color’s wellbeing. Thank you so much for your support!”
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Álvaro Gamio Cuervo
2023 Division 56 CHANGE Grant
This prestigious grant empowers me to advance crucial research, amplifying voices often marginalized in healthcare. As a future counseling psychologist committed to serving the LGBTQ+ community, this grant propels me towards pioneering interventions, fostering resilience, and championing equity. With this support, I’m poised to make enduring contributions, forging a path towards a more inclusive and affirming future for all.”
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Muzi Nina Li
2024 Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant
Featured Resources
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Remembering Dr. William E. Cross
It is with great sorrow and appreciation that APF honors the memory of William E. Cross Jr., PhD. Dr. William Cross received the 2020 APF …
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New Program Spotlight: Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Research Grant
The APF Team sat down for a conversation with Dr. Linda Richardson, who is co-founder with Dr. Rodney L. Lowman, of the Richardson Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant, about her motivations for investing in APF and her vision for advancing SMI research.
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American Psychological Foundation Announces New Direct Action Visionary Grants to Bring Psychology Directly to Communities
American Psychological Foundation Announces New Direct Action Visionary Grants to Bring Psychology Directly to CommunitiesDirect Action will support psychologists and community organizations to provide evidence-based …
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