AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
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The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting scholarly research and education. With a total of $14.4 million in grants paid to 385 grantees in 2024, ACLS engages in relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC
$4.6M
3%
University of Chicago
$3.7M
3%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$2.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
149
Median 1st year grant
$76K
Median 2nd year grant
$73K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES?
No. AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES give?
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $76 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES make each year?
In 2023, AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $16.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES fund recently?
In 2024, AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES awarded grants to about 360 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC, University of Chicago, and UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES?
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.