Refers to a grantmaking approach used primarily in philanthropy in which funders use structured questions, evidence gathering, and ongoing learning to inform funding strategies, support grantee learning, and adapt investments over time. Inquiry-driven grantmaking typically emphasizes:

• Framing funding decisions around clear learning questions rather than fixed assumptions.
• Using qualitative and quantitative evidence before, during, and after grantmaking.
• Learning with grantees rather than evaluating them solely for accountability.
• Adapting goals, strategies, and metrics based on emerging insights and system conditions.