The Spencer Foundation invests in educational research aimed at improving education with a broad focus on equity. It emphasizes innovative, interdisciplinary, and large-scale projects designed to transform educational systems toward greater equity.
The Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program aims to support education research projects that enhance collaborative and participatory partnerships, with project budgets up to $400,000 and durations of up to three years. This program values partnerships as a crucial method for generating knowledge and improving education in various settings, including schools, universities, museums, and other learning environments. The overarching goal is to produce new insights into processes, practices, and policies that better education outcomes for learners, educators, families, communities, and institutions.