Talk of inequality, particularly economic inequality, in the public sphere is commonplace in twenty-first century America. Indeed, various aspects of social inequality—race, gender, class, sexual...
Inequality is a fundamental challenge facing our nation. At the William T. Grant Foundation, we believe that responses to inequality can mitigate its effects, and, moreover, that there is a pressing...
After reviewing nearly 400 letters of inquiry, we share some thoughts about the research we want to support, along with recommendations for future applicants.
How do local, community-based programs for dropouts work? Do they make a difference for their participants? Programs developed and managed locally serve large numbers of youth, and their innovations...
Peter Kleinbard has extensive experience in working with adolescents and young adults. He established and directed the Young Adult Learning Academy and from 2001 to 2010, served as Executive Director...
This grant will support the Research Alliance for New York City School’s efforts to be a sustainable source of high-quality, nonpartisan evidence that helps advance equity and excellence in the...
PSS will establish the Young Adult Success program to help older youth apply to higher education, apprenticeships, internships, and job training programs.
The funding will be used towards hiring a Career Counselor who will be dedicated to working with upperclassmen who are on track to graduate within 6-years.
The William T. Grant Foundation invests in high-quality research focused on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in decisions that affect young people in the United States.
