D-Prize funds social entrepreneurs who want to fight extreme poverty by distributing proven solutions to people who currently lack access. It is focused on taking solutions that already work and getting them to underserved communities.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 18+
Individuals, teams, nonprofits and for-profit ventures can apply
Especially encourages applicants from low- and middle-income countries
You don't need an existing registered NGO/company
Primarily for new organizations
Existing organizations generally shouldn't have more than 18 months of full-time operations or more than $30,000 raised externally.
How it works
Choose a D-Prize challenge, such as Poverty Graduation, Agriculture, Education, Health, Water, etc.
Submit a 2-page concept note + résumé
Selected applicants move to Round 2
Finalists have interviews
Winners receive up to $20,000
Use the funding to run a 3-month pilot, demonstrate results and then scale.
Program benefits
Up to $20,000 seed funding
Capital to launch a new social-impact organization
Opportunity to test your idea through a funded pilot
Opportunity to build an organization designed for large-scale impact
Access to a global social-entrepreneurship platform
D-Prize reports that its supported organizations have collectively reached 11 million people with life-enhancing products and services.
2026 deadlines
Early: October 25, 2026
Regular: November 15, 2026
Extension: December 6, 2026
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