Deadline: 23 October 2024
The John and Polly Sparks First-Responder Grant for Rural First-Responders Mental Health Interventions will fund the research of psychologists for evidence-based research and intervention in providing mental health training dissemination to first responders in rural areas.
APF seeks projects whose results can be replicated throughout the targeted demographic. APF seeks to fund projects that will have an impact on the field and aims for the “multiplier effect,” that is, the ability of researchers to leverage the John and Polly Sparks grant by identifying further funding to expand their projects and increase the impact.
Funding Information
- Amount: Up to $34,000
Eligibility Criteria
- APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
- Applicants must have a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field.
Evaluation Criteria
- Applicants will be evaluated on:
- conformance with the stated program goals.
- applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed research.
- quality and impact.
- innovation, originality, and contribution to the field.
For more information, visit American Psychological Foundation.
