Office of Educational Research Spencer Foundation Large Grant – Process Update

Spencer Foundation Large Grant – Process Update

June 6, 2025

The Spencer Foundation has adjusted its Large Research Grants on Education program due to an unprecedented number of submissions. As a result, the application process now includes a pre-proposal stage, with the following key dates:

Pre-Proposal Deadline: June 17, 2025, by 12:00 PM (noon) CST

Full Proposal (by invitation only): September 30, 2025, by 12:00 PM (noon) CST

Key Information for PIs:

  • Only PIs who submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) earlier this year are eligible to submit a pre-proposal.
  • Pre-proposals must include a detailed budget. Therefore, all pre-proposals must be routed through DSP for review and submission.
  • If your team submitted an LOI, please ensure a Capital Needs Form was also submitted.

OER is here to support you through this process. Please reach out with any questions or for assistance with your pre-proposal submission.