Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation)
About This Grant
Family of grant programs that support innovative approaches to global health, development, and equity. Includes Grand Challenges Explorations ($100K seed grants).
Grant Summary
Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation) is a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant providing $100K to $1M for nonprofit, small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$100K–$1M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation) from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation before the deadline.
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Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation)?
Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation) is offered by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation) provide?
Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation) provides between $100K and $1M per award from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation) deadline?
Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation)?
To apply for Grand Challenges (Gates Foundation), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.