Our Grantees
APA is proud to announce the recipients of Racial Equity Fund grants. These organizations are working in communities across the country to advance psychological equity and further relevant knowledge production and scholarship, which aligns with APA’s core mission.
These grants are supported by a $200,000 investment from APA, representing our commitment to advancing access in psychology, addressing structural barriers, and creating pathways for inclusive innovation.
2026–2027 Awarded Grantees
University of Texas at Austin
Advancing collaborative mental health research and training to build resilience in communities affected by ongoing violence.
Columbia University; Medical College of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Advancing culturally responsive training to expand access and strengthen pathways for emerging scholars in psychological science.
The Working Group on Epistemic Exclusion
Examining bias in research evaluation to advance equity in psychological science.
University of Connecticut
Advancing research to examine how supervisory practices impact the academic and workforce outcomes of international scholars.
University of Georgia
Developing psychology-based training to improve outcomes in maternal health care.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Developing multimedia resources to support coping, self-advocacy, and resilience among youth with sickle cell disease.
Engaging Communities of Hispanics/Latinos for Aging Research (ECHAR)
Improving access to brain health education, screening, and early engagement in care.
Lion’s Story
Advancing resilience and emotional well-being for frontline professionals through culturally responsive training and education.
SPEAK
Advancing community-based approaches to improve mental health support and increase access to care.
2024 Awarded Grantees
The Imperative Fund
Advancing community-based strategies to address mental health disparities and improve access to culturally responsive support services in underserved communities.
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
Advancing training and education efforts that strengthen mental health awareness, well-being, and access to care and resources.
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Investigating the role of positionality statements in research and their influence on perceptions of objectivity, fostering a greater understanding of epistemic diversity in psychological science.
Florida State University’s Summer Research Program
Expanding research and professional development opportunities that strengthen pathways into psychology education and training.
