We are seeking proposals for evaluations of an intervention, policy or programme relating to one of our priority areas which use a quasi-experimental design (QED). This call is open to our Evaluation Partners and others (e.g. universities, freelancers, research organisations).
At Foundations, our mission is to generate and champion actionable evidence that improves services to support family relationships in order for vulnerable children to have the foundational relationships they need to thrive in life. We know that QEDs are a powerful but underused tool in our sector, and are keen to work with partners to enact change.
Applications must be related to our priority areas and match at least one of the following criteria:
Our priority areas are as follows:
This funding call will require expertise in several areas, including:
We welcome proposals from individual organisations or partnerships. While applicants do not need to hold all areas of expertise in-house, proposals should bring together the appropriate skills and experience to deliver a high-quality evaluation. The application timeline allows sufficient opportunity to develop meaningful collaborations, and we particularly encourage partnerships that demonstrate clear, complementary strengths.
We anticipate awarding up to five evaluations, awarding £200,000 per evaluation. Applicants are welcome to propose multiple evaluations; in such cases, the budget would be adjusted accordingly.
If you have questions about what expertise may be needed for your proposal or would like suggestions on where to begin looking for suitable partners, you are welcome to get in touch with us at evaluation@foundations.org.uk.
Application Contact:
This funding call will be open until 12pm (noon) on Tuesday 1 July, 2025. You can find a detailed timeline in the application guidance document.
To apply for this funding call, please download the application form and budget template below and once completed, please upload them along with a Gantt chart illustrating your project timelines to the online portal by following the link below.
To give applicants an opportunity to ask questions about the funding call and share frequently asked questions we have received, we will be hosting three webinars. These will take place on:
