Nonprofits
Foundation-funded
$100.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
A recurring global competition awarding a single $100 million grant to fund one bold solution to a critical problem of our time. Open to nonprofits and NGOs worldwide; finalists receive capacity-building support and exposure to co-funders through the Bold Solutions Network.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Open to nonprofit organizations and NGOs; teams may include for-profit partners
2.Proposal must address a significant problem with a verifiable, durable, and feasible solution
3.Registration and multi-stage peer review during open competition windows (roughly every 3 years)
4.Top proposals join the Bold Solutions Network for visibility to other funders
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).