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. Applications for the 2008-2009 fellowship and scholarship awards will be accepted January 7 - March 14, 2008. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on March 14th.

One $3,000 grant will be awarded in the 2008 - 2009 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 Requirements

Please submit application materials in the following order with the original documents and four copies:

• 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.

Five (5) copies of the grant application must be available for review by a panel.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.


Complete application packages should be mailed to:

NASW Foundation
Executive Office
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241

Questions should be directed to:

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