REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSGun Violence Prevention Research, 2026 Updated May 18, 2026A downloadable PDF of this RFP is available here.Answers to frequently asked questions are available in this FAQ Document (updated June 4, 2026). Fund for a Safer Future hosted an optional informational webinar about the RFP details and process. View the recording here. Passcode: … Continued

State Level Change Where Policy, Program and Partnerships Drives Real-World Impact It’s no accident. Research shows that statewide change reduces gun violence. That is why the Fund for a Safer Future makes focused investments in key states where effective leaders are making real progress. FSF focuses on advancing state-level policy reform, supporting evidence-informed programs, and … Continued

Research Why Research Matters Now  For decades, gun violence prevention research has been underfunded and politically vulnerable. Yet evidence-based solutions—from Extreme Risk Protection Orders to safer firearm storage—have proven effective when they are properly funded and implemented. As FSF grantee The Trace has reported, increased funding since 2019 has made an enormous impact on the … Continued

Expanding Research Fund for a Safer Future funds a portfolio of research projects seeking to answer the question: What works to prevent gun violence? Philanthropic support for research is critical because of limits on federal funding for gun violence prevention research. FSF-funded research projects have demonstrated the effectiveness of state firearm removal policies; quantified the … Continued