The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation offers strategic funding opportunities to individuals, nonprofits, academic institutions, and social impact organizations whose missions align with ours.
We support bold, scalable solutions to global challenges in health, education, gender equality, agriculture, and more. Our grants are designed to accelerate innovation, deepen impact, and create lasting change especially in underserved communities.
1. Global Health Innovation Grant
Funding Amount: Up to $250,000
Deadline: October 15, 2025
Focus Areas:
Infectious disease prevention
Vaccine delivery systems
Maternal and child health
Health system innovation
Eligibility: NGOs, academic institutions, health-focused startups
How to Apply:
Submit a brief concept note and funding request via email or WhatsApp [See "Apply for a Grant Now" page].
2. Education Equity Fund
Funding Amount: $100,000 – $500,000
Deadline: November 1, 2025
Focus Areas:
Digital learning tools for K-12
College access for underrepresented students
Teacher development and classroom innovation
Eligibility: U.S. or international educational nonprofits, schools, EdTech startups
How to Apply:
Attach your proposal with an executive summary and budget breakdown.
3. Agricultural Resilience Grant
Funding Amount: Up to $300,000
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Focus Areas:
Sustainable farming practices
Food security systems
Rural development programs
Climate-resilient crops
Eligibility: Agritech organizations, rural NGOs, local cooperatives
How to Apply:
Include your implementation plan, impact targets, and community involvement strategy.
Please visit our [Apply for a Grant Now] page to submit your proposal via email or WhatsApp. Proposals must include:
Organization or applicant name
Area of focus
Summary of the project (max 500 words)
Requested funding amount
Proposed timeline
Contact details
We accept proposals year-round, but each grant has a specific deadline. Late submissions will not be considered for that cycle.
We assess applications based on:
Relevance to focus areas
Potential for scalable impact
Sustainability of the solution
Equity and inclusion
Team capacity and experience
Finalists may be invited for a virtual interview or to submit additional materials.
Gender Equality Innovation Grant – Jan 2026
Africa Education Access Fund – March 2026
Global Vaccine Distribution Grant – June 2026