Income inequality in the U.S. is near an all-time high, with damaging consequences for the future of our nation.  The William T. Grant Foundation is committed to supporting research on ways to reduce inequality among young people.  In an era when evidence is ignored and even fundamental facts are challenged, what can researchers -- and research funders -- do?  Adam Gamoran will explain the Foundation's focus on reducing inequality and improving the use of evidence in policy decisions, and will consider how one might think about these priorities in light of the 2016 election results.  He will derive key areas for research on reducing inequality from recent consensus reports on effective strategies, and discuss the Foundation's opportunities for research funding.