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Update on Spencer Review Processes

Dear Spencer Community, We are currently receiving unprecedented numbers of applications to all our research grant programs due to shifts in federal funding. We are working to update our review...

Jenn Anstadt

Vision Grants Program is open

Intent to Apply Form Deadline: August 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/Chicago Time) Full Proposal Deadline: September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM Noon (Central/Chicago Time)

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