Current Contract and Grant Opportunities

Whether it is improving policy, tracking trends, or bettering life in our hometown of Philadelphia, The Pew Charitable Trusts seeks tangible results through a rigorous, analytical, and evidence-based approach. The foundation of our work is careful planning; a consistent focus on facts, science, and data; strong partnerships; and a commitment to innovation and measurable results. To achieve our goals, we often seek grantmaking opportunities or look to hire a variety of organizations with expertise in one of our fields of interest.

Below are our current opportunities:

Legal and Policy Research on the Potential for an International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea Advisory Opinion on Unregulated Fishing

Type:Request for Quote (RFQ)

Description: Pew is seeking expert legal analysis on the potential value of an International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) advisory opinion to promote stronger governance of unregulated fishing on the high seas. In particular, Pew is seeking an analysis on relevant legal frameworks; the most effective legal, procedural, and diplomatic pathways to advocate for competent bodies to request such an opinion; and legal questions for ITLOS.

Contact: Edit Tukszar, [email protected]

Key Dates:

  • Release: Nov. 5, 2025
  • Deadline for questions: Nov. 14, 2025
  • Deadline for proposals: Nov. 28, 2025

Downloads: RFQ (PDF), Appendix A (PDF), Price Proposal Template (XLSX)

Public Retirement Systems Policy Analysis

Type: RFQ

Description: The Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking an organization to deliver ongoing actuarial analysis and advice to Pew staff members. The provider will use various valuation models, including the roll-forward valuation model and the full valuation model, to project pension funding and contributions, assess the impact of policy changes, and run stress tests using both deterministic and stochastic scenarios. They will use specialized software to model complex benefit and funding policies, regularly update scenarios in consultation with Pew, and provide technical support as requested. This organization’s responsibilities will also include analyzing proposed policy changes, demonstrating the effects of assumption changes, and projecting future costs for identified localities, with the level of detail tailored to Pew’s requirements.

Contact: Rachel Long, [email protected]

Key Dates:

  • Release: Oct. 21, 2025
  • Deadline for questions: Nov. 4, 2025
  • Deadline for proposals: Dec. 2, 2025

Downloads: RFQ (PDF), Appendix A (Word), Price Proposal Template (XLSX)