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The Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Research or Program Development Grant supports research or program development by a psychologist who identifies as having lived experience and whose work is in the area of peer support, survivor studies, c/s/x work, disclosure, or research or programs in the general area focused on lived experience. Innovative and creative ideas are welcomed and encouraged. This grant is offered by the American Psychological Foundation in partnership with Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service) and is open to psychologists with a doctoral degree at any career stage. The program encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.

The Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant supports a doctoral student in clinical, counseling, or community psychology with lived experience who is doing their dissertation in a topic area related to peer support, survivor research, the c/s/x movement, disclosure of lived experience, or other projects in the general area focused on lived experience. This grant is sponsored by the American Psychological Foundation and Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service). The program encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. Applicants must be current doctoral students in the process of completing their dissertations. Applications are evaluated on impact, innovation, and conformance to program goals.

The Division 18 Professional Development or Service Grant supports both professional development and service by Division 18 members, which contribute to the science and practice of public service psychology. This grant is designed to support psychologists and doctoral students in advancing their professional development activities or service projects related to public service psychology. Applicants must be members of APA Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service) and demonstrate how their proposed work contributes to the field. Award recipients are required to disseminate their work through a Division 18 webinar, convention presentation, or newsletter article.