Alfred P Sloan Foundation
Focus areas
Funder intelligence
The Sloan Foundation continues its long-standing commitment to foundational science, technology, and economic research. Recent trends include an increased emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion within STEM fields, as well as significant investments in data science and related computational research. They primarily fund universities, research institutions, and non-profit organizations across the United States, with some international grants for specific, globally relevant projects.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation typically encourages prospective grantees to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) or concept note. If there is alignment with their strategic priorities, they will then invite a full proposal. They do not generally accept unsolicited full proposals.