Better Outcomes Research Foundation, Inc.

Funding Opportunities

Applied Research for Measurable Impact

We support rigorous social science and interdisciplinary projects that bridge academic inquiry with actionable, scalable solutions across health, education, and economic opportunity.

$2.5M+

Annual Disbursements

4

Funding Categories

Bi-Annual

Application Windows

Grant Mechanisms

Our Funding Pillars

Pilot Project Seed Funds

Applied Research Grants

Initial capital for new, untested interdisciplinary collaborations with high potential for scalable impact.

Support for established investigators translating academic insights into policy and service models.

Evaluation Sponsorships

Dedicated funding for rigorous, independent evaluation of existing community programs and initiatives.

Application Track

Our Rigorous Review Process

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Letter of Intent

Peer Review

Full Proposal

Award & Execution

Submit a concise overview of your proposed research, methodology, and anticipated community impact.

Qualified proposals undergo a blind peer-review by experts in the relevant social science domains.

Selected applicants are invited to submit a detailed proposal, budget, and project timeline.

Successful projects receive funding and begin execution, with ongoing reporting and evaluation milestones.

Download Grant Guidelines

Access detailed eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and application forms to begin your submission.