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Resilient Societies

Resilient Societies

Supports resilience-focused research in United States institutions through short thematic grants for adaptation work.

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Resilient Societies is a competitive grant program administered by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, inviting scholars and independent thinkers to develop focused analytical projects examining how institutions organize, adapt, and endure — or fail — under stress from crisis, conflict, or rapid change. The 2026 cycle opened March 31, 2026, with applications due April 30, 2026. Selecte…

Institutional adaptation under stress: governance resilience, AI and governance, decentralized vs. centralized systems, market processes, civic culture

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3–7 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mercatus.org