The APF Direct Action Crisis Funding grants are for activities to address immediate needs following grant cancellations, including completing a wave of data collection, analyzing already collected data or writing, thoughtful project closure with community partners, or preparing grant proposals to continue the research. 

Recent federal funding cuts to the psychological research community are fundamentally anti-scientific. In response, APF has launched the Direct Action Crisis Funding Grants to help offset the abrupt loss of financial support for critical psychological research. 

Many of the grants that have been terminated had previously undergone rigorous peer review and in many cases, work was already underway prior to their termination. As a result, psychological researchers are now urgently seeking ways to continue supporting their research by exploring alternative funding sources or collaboration opportunities. 

We strongly believe that investing in psychological science is essential for a healthier, more informed, and more resilient society.