NASW Foundation National Programs
Ruth Fizdale Program

Guidelines

NASW chapters are invited to apply for a Fizdale grant to conduct pilot research projects in social policy.

One grant of up to $2,000 will be awarded in the 2011 - 2012 program year.

Grant Objectives:

• To support larger research projects that target a specific, developing issue in social policy; To enhance existing human service delivery systems, and;
• To contribute to community life.

Application Requirement

• Fact sheet (name of chapter, project director/executive director, and supporting team, mailing address, email address, phone and fax numbers);
• Objectives of project;
• Statement of relevance and significance;
• Project design and methodology;
• Itemized budget;
• Expected completion date, and;
• Upon completion of the grant cycle, an evaluation and final report.

Grant funds may be used for needs assessment, initial research findings, and/or as a supplement to ongoing research if a new or different component is added. This is a one-time grant award.


Questions should be directed to:

Scholarship & Award Hotline: (202) 408-8600 EXT: 504          
E-mail:  naswfoundation@naswdc.org