Annual Grants for Understanding Decision-Making and Risk in Washington (USA)
GrantID: 1973
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant opportunity provides funding to support research and projects that explore decision-making, risk assessment, and management practices. It is designed to encourage innovative and theory-driven work that can enhance understanding of how choices are made in various contexts. Funds are intended for activities such as data collection, analysis, and research that contributes to knowledge about judgment, decision-making, organizational behavior, and societal decision processes.
The grants are primarily available to educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and in some cases, small businesses that are conducting research projects in the United States. Eligible projects can range from small exploratory studies to larger research initiatives, with awards generally up to $30,000. The funding can cover expenses like materials, travel for fieldwork, and other research-related costs, typically for projects lasting up to a year.
Applicants are encouraged to propose work that aligns with broader research priorities, including understanding how individuals and groups perceive and respond to risk, how decisions can be supported or improved, and how organizational and societal decision-making processes function. The grants are flexible in scope and can support both early-stage projects and more established research programs that aim to generate generalizable insights.
These grants are awarded annually, providing recurring opportunities for eligible institutions and researchers across the United States. While the focus is on supporting structured research initiatives, there is room for creative approaches, particularly those that may address emerging or high-priority questions. By offering financial support, these grants help organizations and researchers develop expertise, test innovative ideas, and contribute to broader knowledge in decision and management sciences.
Overall, this funding is intended to empower eligible applicants to conduct meaningful research that advances understanding of complex decision-making processes, encourages evidence-based solutions, and fosters development of new methods and strategies that can be applied in educational, organizational, and societal contexts.
Eligible applicants in Washington with a demonstrated commitment to Small Business are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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