We seed new organizations
distributing proven poverty solutions,
all aiming to scale.
Are you next?
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Poverty solutions exist
They just aren’t reaching enough people at the last mile.
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We fund you to deliver
Up to $20K to launch a new org fighting poverty via distribution.
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You scale impact
Run a pilot. Then raise what it takes to reach thousands, even millions.
D-Prize Interventions
Select an intervention below to begin your application. Use the menu to filter by sector.
Application Process
Eligibility
New organizations only. Most awardees are first-time entrepreneurs who have not yet launched or raised outside funding.
We especially encourage applicants from low- and middle-income countries.
Orgs with more than 18 months of full-time operations or more than $30,000 USD raised typically not supported.
Existing organizations considered only if your core focus is distributing an existing, evidence-based poverty intervention.
For more, please see Frequently Asked Questions.
Timeline
Select an intervention above and be prepared for the following deadlines:
The Global Competition launches on 14 September 2026.
Early Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)
Regular Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)
Extension Deadline: 6 December 2026 at midnight PT (Pacific Time)
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Evaluation Process
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Round 1
Submit your two-page concept note and resume(s). We receive 3000+ submissions per competition.
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Round 2
Top 5% of entrepreneurs are invited to answer short written questions. You will have two weeks to draft and submit.
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Final Round
Top entrepreneurs have phone and email interviews. The top 1% receive up to $20,000 to launch.
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Award & Launch
Spend the next few months piloting your idea and building an organization that soon grows to a large scale.
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