Universities are facing real skepticism about their value, but one response hasn't gotten enough attention. Adam Gamoran, president of @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social, argues community-engaged scholarship is the answer. Join us June 29 @ 4 p.m. in Warren Hall, B25. Register: bctr.cornell.edu/event/guest-...

What if schools could prevent student homelessness? A new op-ed in @bostonglobe.com by grantees Gautam Yadama (@bostoncollege.bsky.social) and Marty Martinez (United Way) share findings and outcomes from their Institutional Challenge Grant: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/25/o...

Did you know? Applications for @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social’s Institutional Challenge Grant are open! buff.ly/ChXhAdC The award supports university-based research institutes in building #RPPs w/ public agencies or nonprofits to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Apps due 9/9

We are proud to announce five new research grants, totaling over $2.7 million, in support of four studies on ways to reduce inequality in youth outcomes and one study on strategies for improving the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people. https://bit.ly/43urVhA

🎉 We are delighted to announce this year's 2026 Institutional Challenge Grant winners. Read the announcement to learn more about the partnerships: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/announcing-the-2026-institutional-challenge-grantees-foundations-award-2-6-million-for-research-practice-partnerships

🗞️ Read coverage about the newest class of William T. Grant Scholars! From @berkeleyeducation.bsky.social: "Tolani Britton selected for William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program" bse.berkeley.edu/tolani-britt...

🎉 The Foundation is delighted to announce the newest class of William T. Grant Scholars. Scholars receive $425,000 to execute rigorous five-year research plans that stretch their skills and knowledge into new disciplines, content areas, or methods. Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/4dJYcrw

Headed to #AERA2026 this week? In a new President's Comment, @agamoran.bsky.social#AERA2026shares talks at the meeting from Foundation staff, and highlights sessions from our grantees on research-practice partnerships: https://bit.ly/4ctgKeo

The application for the William T. Grant Scholars program is now open! The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas. Learn more and apply by June 30: https://bit.ly/3NN2L9Y

In a new blog post, two RPPs funded through the Institutional Challenge Grant program share how they support the health and effectiveness of their partnerships: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/scaffolding-for-change-how-two-rpps-approach-partnership-health-and-effectiveness

There's less than one month until the application for the William T. Grant Scholars program opens on March 27. Learn more about the program: http://wtgrantfoundation.org/funding/william-t-grant-scholars-program

Enforcement-related trauma has long-term effects on the outcomes and opportunities of children in immigrant families. "For the sake of our kids, this must stop." We're proud of grantee @sorophd.bsky.social for speaking out today: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...

The 2026 Digest is now online! This year's essays share opportunities to study how civil society organizations may reduce inequality for immigrant youth, and encourage researchers to study strategies to improve the use of research evidence in the courts. 📖 Read the essays: https://bit.ly/3MoFD0E

We are pleased to announce four new Rapid Response Research Grants to support collaborations between researchers and policymakers, with the central goal of reducing inequality in youth outcomes in the United States. Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/4tgWEup

We are delighted to announce eight finalists for the 2026 Institutional Challenge Grant competition. The finalists will be interviewed by the selection committee this month, and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees will approve awards for the winning partnerships in March 2026. https://bit.ly/4rkGWwo

We are pleased to announce that the Foundation has awarded five community-based organizations in New York City $25,000 to improve the quality of their youth programs. Read the announcement: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/six-new-york-city-nonprofits-awarded-youth-service-improvement-grants-2026

The 2026 application guide for the William T. Grant Scholars Program is now online! This year's application will open on March 27 and close on June 30. Read the guide and learn more about the program: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/funding/william-t-grant-scholars-program

We are proud to announce six new research grants, totaling over $2.9 million, in support of 5 studies on ways to reduce inequality in youth outcomes and one study on strategies for improving the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people. Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/3XCN8TT

🎉 We are delighted to announce the finalists for the William T. Grant Scholars Program class of 2031. Read the announcement: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/announcing-eleven-finalists-for-the-william-t-grant-scholars-class-of-2031

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: On our Research-Practice Partnerships Resource Hub, we’ve gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that can help you on your way. Check out the microsite: https://rpp.wtgrantfoundation.org/

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Bullock, CEO of @projecthome.bsky.social and @stefanie-deluca.bsky.social, James Coleman Professor of Social Policy and Sociology at The Johns Hopkins University, to the Board of Trustees. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/478LIpO

In a new blog post, ICG grantees at UVA share the tools and strategies that have allowed the Center to bring together community partners, staff, faculty, and students from departments across the university to do transformative work: https://bit.ly/48W36iu

The Foundation is pleased to announce two William T. Grant Scholars and two research grantees have been awarded grants to support their development as mentors to junior researchers of color: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/announcing-four-new-grants-to-support-mentoring-for-junior-researchers-of-color

I’m excited to see this report released, and proud that @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social is supporting outreach to encourage engagement with the report.

🎉 We are proud to announce five new research grants, totaling over $2.8 million, in support of three studies on ways to reduce inequality in youth outcomes and two studies on strategies for improving the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people. https://bit.ly/4nCqq9e

NYC nonprofits: There's one week left to apply to the Youth Service Capacity-Build Grants program! Apply by September 18 at 3pm ET: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/funding/youth-service-capacity-building-grants

⏰ The deadline to submit an application for the Institutional Challenge Grant program is fast approaching on September 15 at 3pm ET. Learn more about the program and apply: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/funding/institutional-challenge-grant

On Sept. 2 from 3-4:30pm ET, @agamoran.bsky.social will join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's webinar "Beyond Decoding NAEP: The Federal Role in Promoting Efficacy, Equity and Accountability" as a commentator. Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/479qQPz

"For 50 years, we’ve been mapping a timeline of progress of our high school system, and we’re going to have a big blank," @agamoran.bsky.social recently told @apmreports.org https://www.apmreports.org/story/2025/08/21/trump-cancels-survey-of-high-schoolers

In a new blog post, ‪@drrichreddick.bsky.social‬ writes on why mentoring and developing the next generation of researchers matters more than ever, despite the headwinds: https://wtgrantfoundation.org/radical-care-real-consequences-why-mentorship-still-matters

Applying to the Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants program? We shared four takeaways from a recent webinar to keep in mind as you prepare your application. This year's deadline is September 18 at 3pm ET. https://bit.ly/3HGfYOG

We are delighted to welcome Alexes Harris, Presidential Term Professor and Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, to the William T. Grant Scholars Selection Committee, effective July 1, 2025. 🔗 Read the announcement:

With the Institutional Challenge Grant, The University of New Mexico and the State of New Mexico's First Judicial District Attorney’s Office will aim to reduce racial and ethnic inequalities in the juvenile justice system through a deflection and diversion program.

🎉 We are proud to announce 7 new research grants, totaling over $2.8 million, in support of five studies on ways to reduce inequality in youth outcomes and two studies on strategies for improving the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people.

📢 NYC nonprofits: The application for the Youth Service Capacity-Building Grants program is now open! This year's deadline is September 18. Learn more about the program and apply now:

“This research-practice partnership positions the commonwealth to lead by example in developing and applying evidence-based policies that help youth in foster care achieve their educational goals.”

“This grant is not just a win for Tulane—it’s a win for the city. It demonstrates what’s possible when researchers, schools, and communities work together to address the root causes of harm and build a better future for our youth.” sph.tulane.edu/restorative-...

🎉 The Trustees of the William T. Grant Foundation, Spencer Foundation, @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social and @bezosfamilyfoundation.org have approved $2.6 million in funding for the winners of the 2025 Institutional Challenge Grant competition. Read about the grantees: wtgrantfoundation.org/announcing-t...

Is your proposal a good fit for our research grants on improving the use of research evidence? Our blog post shares 10 tips for to help assess whether your idea aligns with our funding interests. The next deadline to submit a letter of inquiry is August 6.

Preparing an application for the Institutional Challenge Grant? We’ve annotated proposals to illustrate how applicants have successfully proposed plans for institutional change and their partnerships' co-defined research agenda. 📖 Read the annotated proposals:

The online application for our research grants on reducing inequality and improving the use of evidence is now open! Submit a letter of inquiry by August 6. Learn more about our funding:

🎉 We are pleased to announce that the Foundation has awarded three community-based organizations in New York City $60,000 to address a capacity-building need. Read about this year's Youth Service Capacity-Building Grantees:

The Foundation’s 2024 Annual Report includes a catalog of all new and active grants, a summary of our grantmaking by the numbers, and reflections from our President and Board Chair. 📖 Read the report to learn more about our grantmaking: wtgrantfoundation.org/wp-content/u...

Have you explored this funding opp yet? Applications for @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social’s Institutional Challenge Grant are open! buff.ly/ChXhAdC This award supports rsrch institutions in building #RPPs w/ public agencies or nonprofits to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Apps due 9/15

WTG Scholar Jayanti Owens in @nytimes.com: "That instigates a cycle where a boy doesn’t think, ‘I’m smart,’ doesn’t think, ‘I’m good at school,’ and if you’re told enough times that you’re not good at what the teacher is expecting of you, you start to manifest that." www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/u...

A return to a prewar model of private funding would be a “very, very significant loss for the nation,” @agamoran.bsky.social told @chronicle.com in a recent story on how private funders are responding to federal cuts to research:

🎉 We are delighted to announce the William T. Grant Scholars Class of 2030! The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas. Read more about the Scholars:

Great conversation btw @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social grantee Amanda Rivera & @kadumont.bsky.social on robust strategies for promoting evidence use, at a conference on social investment for Puerto Rico co-sponsored w @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social & Fundacion Banco Popular

⏰ There's one week left to apply for our research grants on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence! Submit a letter of inquiry by May 7 at 3pm ET:

The Foundation encourages researchers studying ways to improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth to apply for our funding. In a new blog post, we highlight examples of funded studies exploring programs, policies, and practices that can improve LGBTQ+ youth outcomes: