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Gates Foundation Expanded Programs

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-15

About This Grant

Specific program areas: US education, economic mobility, Pacific NW communities beyond global health.

Grant Summary

Gates Foundation Expanded Programs is a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant providing $100K to $25M for nonprofit, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

educationeconomic mobilitycommunity development

Eligibility

  • Must be a registered 501(c)(3) or equivalent
nonprofituniversity

Requirements

  • See funder website for current guidelines

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$25M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Gates Foundation Expanded Programs from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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Gates Foundation Expanded Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Gates Foundation Expanded Programs?

Gates Foundation Expanded Programs is offered by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, university. 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 Gates Foundation Expanded Programs provide?

Gates Foundation Expanded Programs provides between $100K and $25M 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 Gates Foundation Expanded Programs deadline?

Gates Foundation Expanded Programs 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 Gates Foundation Expanded Programs?

To apply for Gates Foundation Expanded Programs, 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.