Division 56 CHANGE Grant

The Division 56 Cultivating Healing, Advocacy, Nonviolence, Growth, and Equity (CHANGE) Grant is administered by the American Psychological Foundation (APF) in collaboration with Division 56 of the American Psychological Association. The APF is dedicated to providing equitable and accessible funding opportunities that support psychological research and initiatives aimed at improving well-being for all individuals. The CHANGE Grant specifically targets initiatives led by graduate students or early-career psychologists designed to address and dismantle systemic racism, discrimination, and violence through collaborative projects. The purpose of the CHANGE Grant is to support innovative and impactful projects that align with the principles of healing, advocacy, nonviolence, growth, and equity. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, those that advance transdisciplinary and intervention research methods on trauma disparities, explore systemic causes and solutions to racial trauma and health inequities, and recognize the resilience and thriving of communities of color. Additional project scopes might include the development of trauma-informed and culturally relevant programs, efforts to expand access to trauma psychology for underserved communities, and initiatives incorporating restorative justice practices. Funding for this grant consists of three individual awards, each amounting to $2,000. Applicants must provide a comprehensive project proposal, a timeline of activities (not exceeding one page), a detailed budget with justification (also limited to one page), and an abbreviated curriculum vitae not exceeding ten pages. Projects are generally expected to be completed within one year of funding. To be eligible, applicants must be either current graduate students or early-career psychologists, defined as individuals holding a doctoral degree in psychology earned within the past ten years. APF strongly encourages applications from individuals representing diverse backgrounds, considering factors such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and geographic location. Applications will be assessed based on several core criteria: the potential impact of the project, its innovation and originality, and the strength of the proposed methodology and execution plan. Full application guidelines, including formatting requirements, are available through the GivingData portal, and prospective applicants must create or log into their accounts to access this information. Direct inquiries for further assistance may be sent to APF Programs at programs@ampsychfdn.org. However, it is important to note that APF does not offer feedback on submitted proposals. The deadline for submitting applications is October 9, 2025. There is no rolling application process, and the grant does not recur annually, so applicants are advised to adhere closely to the submission timeline. Past recipients include Elayne Zhou of the University of Southern California, recognized for her project promoting racial healing among Asian American emerging adults through cultural savoring.

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