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Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities

Supports invited organizations through grant opportunities
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations
See full eligibility

Overview

Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities supports invited organizations and published RFP applicants through the foundation’s grantmaking process. It focuses on funding priorities and may support proposal narratives, budgets, and, in some cases, results frameworks and trackers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Documents Needed

  • Investment document, including a proposal narrative
  • Budget
  • Results framework and tracker, sometimes

Official resources

Official page

Grant opportunities

Program guide

Grant applicant FAQ

Application portal

Gates Foundation

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations
  • Other tax-exempt organizations identified by foundation staff
  • Organizations directly invited by the foundation
  • Applicants responding to published Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals, in general and except in specific circumstances noted on certain grant applications
  • Individual fundraising activities

Processing and Agreement

  • Once a grant is approved, the grantee will typically use the investment document progress narrative section and grant budget to report on progress, challenges, and financial status.

Additional information

  • The foundation occasionally awards grants through published Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Grants are generally made by direct invitation and direct contact with organizations.
  • Applicants typically receive progress, challenges, and financial status reporting through the investment document and grant budget after approval.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities Program

What is the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities?

Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities supports invited organizations and published RFP applicants through the foundation’s grantmaking process. It focuses on funding priorities and may support proposal narratives, budgets, and, in some cases, results frameworks and trackers.

Who is eligible for the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities program?

To be eligible for the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities program, you must: The request must fall under the foundation’s funding priorities. The application may be submitted through a published Request for Proposal when available.

Who can I contact for more information about the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities?

You can contact Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities available?

The Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities program is available across Canada.

Is the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities?

Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)