Arnold Ventures' Evidence and Evaluation team aims to identify, evaluate, and scale evidence-based solutions targeting the nation’s most pressing social problems. This funding targets the first two phases of that goal – identifying and evaluating potential solutions – and is geared toward studies examining the causal effects of a policy, program, or intervention that aligns with key AV policy areas. Causal research employing strong, quasi-experimental methods are a critical component of the evidence-building process and are important for increasing the knowledge base for decision-makers and stakeholders. Examples of causal research methods include natural experiments, regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences, and instrumental variable designs.

Under this Request for Proposals (RFP), we are seeking studies that will advance the knowledge base within key AV policy areas, including higher education, infrastructure, contraceptive choice and access, career education and training, and public finance. For more information about application requirements and previous funded projects, please visit the Evidence and Evaluation page here. Please direct any questions to EvidenceTeam@arnoldventures.org. 

We will accept three-page letters of interest until June 13, 2025. When you're ready to submit, please click "Apply."

We look forward to learning more about your proposed studies!