Ways to Give
APA Catalyst relies on generous donations to support its operations and provide funding for participants.
Your contribution helps create more opportunities for psychologists to become impactful leaders in their field, their careers, and their communities. Please consider making a donation to one of our funds.
Applications for the 2026/2027 cohort are currently closed.
How to Give
Donations can be made as a one-time payment or in automatic installments for up to 5 years. Contributions of any amount are appreciated, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Online
Our funds are administered by the
American Psychology Foundation.
From their
donations page, select the relevant fund(s) from the “I want to support” drop down menu.
By Mail
Checks should be made out to the American Psychological Foundation and mailed, along with fund designation details, to:
American Psychological Foundation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
APA Catalyst Funds
The Dorothy W. Cantor APF Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology Fund
This fund provides operating support and scholarships for exceptional participants in the
Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP). By contributing to this fund, you empower women psychologists to achieve their full potential as leaders and drive positive change in their field and communities.
Diversity Leadership Development Training Program Fund
The Diversity Leadership Development Training Program Fund aims to assist diversity delegates in advancing into leadership positions within their State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Association (SPTA) and APA. Your donation supports leadership development training that promotes diversity and inclusive representation in psychology leadership.
MFP Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity (FRED)
The
MFP Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity supports high-performing leaders serving underserved communities. Your donation contributes to creating a more responsive workforce and advancing health equity. Select from two fund designations:
Scholarships to Enhance and Empower the Development of Scientists (SEEDS)
Your donation to SEED funds mentoring and training for high-performing neuroscience trainees from groups that face barriers to entering academic faculty positions due to constraints around institutional resources, personal networks and other factors, ultimately creating a sustainable workforce in the field of neuroscience.
Psychology
Your contribution to this fund supports researchers and practitioners who are committed to advancing health equity and making a positive impact on underserved communities through their work in psychology.
