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Despite progress, significant disparities remain, with underrepresented researchers\u2014including women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and those with disabilities\u2014continuing to receive disproportionately less funding. These disparities not only hinder individual careers but also limit the breadth of perspectives that drive scientific discovery. Through discussions with major funding agencies, including the Dana Foundation, European Research Council (ERC) and ERA\u2010NET NEURON, we examine how equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are integrated into research funding allocation. We focus on three key areas: (1) How EDI is defined and prioritised (2) metrics for assessing and tracking progress and (3) strategies for mitigating bias in selection procedures. While agencies have implemented initiatives such as demographic data transparency, targeted funding mechanisms and bias\u2010awareness training, systemic challenges remain. Variability in data collection practices, barriers in peer review processes and limitations of interventions like double\u2010blind reviews highlight the need for ongoing reform. As EDI policies face growing political scrutiny and active efforts to dismantle existing frameworks, reinforcing and expanding strategies to ensure equitable funding distribution has never been more critical. The scientific community must continue advocating for evidence\u2010based approaches that improve transparency, accountability and fairness in research funding. 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