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Grand Challenges Grant Opportunities

Foundation

A foundation based in United States

In context

This call is open to universities, research institutions and non-profits and 2 others, at idea and R&D stage and prototype and pilot stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

Grand Challenges is a competitive grant programme that funds innovative solutions to global health and development problems. It welcomes applications from researchers and organizations worldwide across multiple thematic areas.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 9 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Grand Challenges funds innovative solutions to global health and development problems through competitive grants. The programme welcomes applications from nonprofits, universities, research institutions, social enterprises and consortia worldwide, at any stage from early-stage research and development through to prototype and pilot phases. Funding is available across climate adaptation, food systems and water. Applicants should propose solutions that address significant global challenges in these areas. The programme operates as a family of initiatives, each with its own funding amounts, eligibility criteria and application deadlines. Specific requirements and assessment processes vary by individual call within the programme.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Grand Challenges Grant Opportunities?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; university, research-institution, nonprofit, social-enterprise, consortium. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.