Spencer Foundation
direct grantmaker
Funds education research, including research-practice partnerships that may involve K-12 schools.
About the funder
Funds education research, including research-practice partnerships that may involve K-12 schools.
Geographic coverage: United States
Who can apply?
Eligible applicant types haven't been confirmed from official sources yet. Check each programme below.
How funding works
Letter of inquiry. Start with a short letter of inquiry; full proposals are invited.
Funds researchers rather than school programmes; uses preproposals followed by invited full proposals.
Last verified October 16, 2026
Funding programmes
No programmes from Spencer Foundation are open on K-12 Funding right now. That doesn't mean the funder is inactive — many give through invitations, partnerships or periodic rounds. Follow this funder to hear when new verified funding is listed.