Applications are now open for the D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty (Up to to $20,000 awards)
Applications for the D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty are currently being accepted. D-Prize offers startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs who are establishing new organizations. The organization aims to promote the creation of more social impact organizations worldwide, supporting for-profit ventures, NGOs, and charities in low- and middle-income countries where extreme poverty persists.
D-Prize Challenge sectors and Areas: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty
- Health
- Water
- Agriculture
- Livelihoods
- Energy
- Public Services
- Custom
Eligibility Criteria: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty
- D-Prize challenges are open to individuals and teams, with the only restriction being that individuals and their immediate family members on the judging panel cannot participate as contestants.
- The challenge welcomes any type of business model, whether for-profit, non-profit, or a combination of both.
- Applicants are not in competition with each other, as D-Prize typically funds a minimum of 15 proposals per competition, regardless of the challenge track chosen.
Funding Details:
- Winners will receive grants of up to $20,000, provided in the form of a convertible grant.
Timeline: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty
To participate, select a challenge and take note of the following deadlines:
– The Global Competition will commence on May 6, 2024.
– Early Submission Deadline: June 23, 2024, at midnight PT (Pacific Time)
– Regular Submission Deadline: July 14, 2024, at midnight PT (Pacific Time)
– Extension Deadline: August 4, 2024, at midnight PT (Pacific Time)
Application: D-Prize Challenge for Social Entrepreneurs to Fight Poverty
- Visit the Official Webpage of the D-Prize Challenge.
- Deadline August 4, 2024
