RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND
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The Research Support Fund, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Massachusetts, having disbursed a total of $40K to four grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Research Support Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE POLITICAL ECONOMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PERI) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST AND ITS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON MATTERS OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND PUBLIC POLICY.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Public policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PERI SUPPORT FUND INC
$378.2K
46%
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
$257.4K
32%
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST FOUNDATION INC
$180K
22%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND?
No. RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND give?
RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $94 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND make each year?
In 2024, RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include PERI SUPPORT FUND INC, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, and UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND?
RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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