Funding Focus Target grantmakers and universities aligned with youth outcomes, inequality reduction, and evidence utilization. The foundation funds research in education equity and practical use of findings, presenting opportunities for partner organizations, research institutions, and tech-enabled education pilots seeking funding.

Collaborative Grants Leverage institutional challenge and community-engaged research programs to propose collaborative, cross-institution projects. DJI-style partnerships with universities, school districts, and intermediary organizations can attract the foundation’s emphasis on partnerships and translation of research into practice.

Evidence Use Services Offer services or solutions that help decision makers access and apply research evidence. Potential fits include research synthesis, policy briefs, implementation guides, and data dashboards that demonstrate impact on equity and youth outcomes for state or local agencies.

Edtech & RPPs Position products or services around cross-state research–practice partnerships and educational technology implementation for equitable outcomes. Proposals could highlight how tech-enabled edtech adoption can be informed by rigorous research and scaled across districts.

Strategic Communications Provide communications and stakeholder-engagement capabilities to enhance dissemination of research findings to decision makers, intermediaries, and practitioners. Emphasize user-centered reporting, translation of complex research into actionable insights, and measurable uptake.