
Spark Funding Grants
Spark Funding proposals are smaller dollar grants designed to assist with shorter-term needs, such as proposal and team development. Unless well and explicitly justified, Spark Funding grants are not meant to support research project costs. There are two tracks of Spark Grant funding: the Proposal Development Track and the Convening Track.
Award Cap: Up to $20,000
Award Period: 9 months from award
FY 2026 Call for Proposals
Deadlines: The FY2026 portal will be live on August 1, 2025 via InfoReady.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these program, please email researchseedfunding@wustl.edu.