Funding Opportunities

Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Research or Program Development Grant

The Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Research or Program Development Grant supports research or program development by a psychologist who identifies as having lived experience and whose work is in the area of peer support, survivor studies, c/s/x work, disclosure, or research or programs in the general area focused on lived experience. Innovative and creative ideas are welcomed and encouraged.

Deadline: October 16, 2025
Amount: 1 grant of $3,500
Sponsors: APF, Division 18

The Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Research or Program Development Grant supports research or program development by a psychologist who identifies as having lived experience and whose work is in the area of peer support, survivor studies, c/s/x work, disclosure, or research or programs in the general area focused on lived experience. Innovative and creative ideas are welcomed and encouraged.

More information about Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service)

Eligibility

APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.

Applicants must be psychologists with a doctoral degree at any career stage.

Application Instructions

Application Materials:

  • project proposal
  • project timeline 
  • detailed budget and justification
  • CV

Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on:

  • impact and innovation
  • conformance to program goals
  • plan for dissemination

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.

Recent Recipient

Dr. Laura López-Aybar

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

“RISE: Researching Stigmatizing Inpatient Experiences”

Past Recipients

2024

Dr. Laura López-Aybar, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
“RISE: Researching Stigmatizing Inpatient Experiences”

2023

Dr. Laura Dryjanska, Asbury University
“Human trafficking survivors: Stories of exploitation in crime”