D-PRIZE GLOBAL COMPETITION PROGRAM FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

LOCATION: USA

D-Prize seeks new organizations distributing proven poverty solutions, all aiming to scale. D-Prize Interventions selects an intervention below to begin applications with. Use the menu to filter by sector.

Agriculture

Custom

DMPA-SC

Education

Health

Livelihoods

Public Services

Water

ELIGIBILITY:

New organizations only. Most awardees are first-time entrepreneurs who have not yet launched or raised outside funding.

We especially encourage applicants from low- and middle-income countries.

Orgs with more than 18 months of full-time operations or more than $30,000 USD raised typically not supported.

Existing organizations considered only if your core focus is distributing an existing, evidence-based poverty intervention.

For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions

Timeline

Select an intervention above and be prepared for the following deadlines:

The Global Competition launches on 14 September 2026

Early Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

Regular Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

Extension Deadline: 6 December 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)

Register for an extension

BENEFIT:

Up to $20K to launch a new organization fighting poverty via distribution.

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