Robert Schalkenbach Foundation Progress of Ideas Grant

The Robert Schalkenbach Foundation supports research projects that carry on the legacy of 19th century economist and social reformer Henry George through their Progress of Ideas Grant.

Applications for up to $10,000 over 2 years are due by April 12, 2024. Grantees will be notified by May 13, 2024.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

Potential Project Topics

Potential research topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Infrastructure spending
  • Public investment and value capture
  • Sprawl and suburbanization
  • Housing affordability, including gentrification and displacement
  • Native American and Indigenous land rights
  • Climate change
  • Influence of Henry George on Progressive Era history and politics

Project Deliverables

Following the completion of their research project, grantees will be expected to:

  • Participate in a one hour Zoom interview, to be recorded and shared as part of the Foundation’s video catalog
  • Participate in the creation of 2-3 short YouTube videos summarizing the research process
  • Submit an 800-1500 word essay, suitable for publication on the Foundation website and social media pages summarizing their research and its findings.
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