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Research Grant Funding Cycle is sponsored by National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). NEFE provides funding for rigorous, innovative, and actionable research that seeks to improve the public's financial well-being and has the potential to make a profound contribution to the field of financial education. All grants are centered around NEFE's research funding priorities and personal finance ecosystem.
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How to Apply for Grant Funding | NEFE Research Funding Skip To Main Site Navigation How to Apply for NEFE Grant Funding Please note: NEFE accepts grant applications in the spring each year. After you have refined your research concept and reviewed our eligibility requirements and guidelines , we invite you to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Your LOI is the official term for your initial proposal.
You must submit your LOI through our online grant portal. Go to our online grant portal . Follow instructions to complete an LOI.
You can save your LOI in draft form within the online system and return to it any time before the submission deadline. Submit your final LOI before the active grant cycle submission deadline passes. Our LOI template has recently changed.
Versions of the template that existed prior to 2026 may not align with the submission fields within the grant portal. If you need assistance, contact us at [email protected] . What's next?
Learn about how we will contact you and what to expect if we choose your LOI. Eligibility and Guidelines Our Grants Cycle is open March 30 - May 4
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and organizations conducting rigorous, innovative, and actionable research related to financial well-being and financial education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $25,000 - $250,000 (no set cap). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Research Grant Funding Cycle is funded by National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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