Application Extension Deadline: 28 June 2026 at 23:59 PT (Pacific Time)
LOCATION: USA
D-Prize is a grant-funded nonprofit targeting extreme poverty. They seed social impact organizations that otherwise wouldn’t exist. Most founders in low- and middle-income countries don’t have access to startup capital, and we provide philanthropic seed support so their ventures, NGOs & charities can launch.
ELIGIBILITY:
New organizations only. Most awardees are first-time entrepreneurs who have not yet launched or raised outside funding.
They especially encourage applicants from low- and middle-income countries.
Organizations with more than 18 months of full-time operations or more than $30,000 USD raised are typically not supported.
Submit your two-page concept note and resume(s). We receive 3000+ submissions per competition.
Top 5% of entrepreneurs are invited to answer short written questions. You will have two weeks to draft and submit.
Existing organizations consider it only if your core focus is distributing an existing, evidence-based poverty intervention.
Select a challenge above and be prepared for the following deadlines:
The Global Competition launches on 7 April 2026
Early Submission Deadline: 17 May 2026 at 23:59 PT (Pacific Time)
Regular Submission Deadline: 7 June 2026 at 23:59 PT (Pacific Time)
Extension Deadline: 28 June 2026 at 23:59 PT (Pacific Time)
BENEFIT:
Top entrepreneurs have phone and email interviews. The top 1% receive up to $20,000 to launch.
Spend the next few months piloting your idea and building an organization that soon grows to a large scale.
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