Funding Opportunities
Direct Action Crisis Funding
The APF Direct Action Crisis Funding grants are for activities to address immediate needs following grant cancellations, including completing a wave of data collection, analyzing already collected data or writing, thoughtful project closure with community partners, or preparing grant proposals to continue the research.
The APF Direct Action Crisis Funding grants are for activities to address immediate needs following grant cancellations, including completing a wave of data collection, analyzing already collected data or writing, thoughtful project closure with community partners, or preparing grant proposals to continue the research.
Recent federal funding cuts to the psychological research community are fundamentally anti-scientific. In response, APF has launched the Direct Action Crisis Funding Grants to help offset the abrupt loss of financial support for critical psychological research.
Many of the grants that have been terminated had previously undergone rigorous peer review and in many cases, work was already underway prior to their termination. As a result, psychological researchers are now urgently seeking ways to continue supporting their research by exploring alternative funding sources or collaboration opportunities.
We strongly believe that investing in psychological science is essential for a healthier, more informed, and more resilient society.
Projects should support at least one of APF’s four Visionary Priorities:
Serve Marginalized Communities
End Prejudice & Stigma
Prevent Violence
Explore Mind-Body Health Connections
APF is unable to provide feedback on projects prior to submission of applications. Applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines thoroughly to determine if their project aligns with the program’s goals and at least one APF Visionary Priority. Additional details on the APF Visionary Priorities are available here.
Eligibility
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
Projects must:
- be psychological in nature
- have had a recently terminated grant from NSF or NIH
Additional eligibility information:
- Applicants must be doctoral graduate students or early career psychologists (no more than 10 years postdoctoral)
Application Process
APF will accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Submitted applications will be evaluated quarterly after the deadlines of September 22, 2025 and December 22, 2025.
Application Materials:
- Original funded project proposal
- NSF/NIH Termination Letter
- Narrative Memo Describing the Plan for Activities
- Budget and Justification
- CV
Evaluation Criteria
These grants are for activities to address immediate needs following grant cancellations, including completing a wave of data collection, analyzing already collected data or writing, thoughtful project closure with community partners, or preparing grant proposals to continue the research.
We ask that applicants apply for only those funds that are absolutely necessary, and to note if they have access to additional bridging funds. Our goal is to fund as many projects as possible with our limited funds.
Eligible completed applications that align with the grant’s purpose will be selected through a randomized selection process.
For detailed application instructions including formatting and content, please create or log into your GivingData account and review the comprehensive application instructions in the portal. If you still need assistance after reviewing the portal, please contact APF Programs at programs@ampsychfdn.org.
Please be advised that APF does not provide feedback to applicants on their proposals.
Please review our Program FAQs for important details on the application process.
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