The Creating Possible Fund supports innovative nonprofit projects that advance education equity and improve health outcomes for underserved students and communities.
Funder: Gilead Sciences
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: No strict upper limit; inaugural cohort received $20M across 13 grantees for multi-year projects.
Summary: Supports innovative projects advancing education equity to improve health outcomes, focusing on underserved students and communities.
Key Information: Only U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities are eligible; Letter of Interest (LOI) required before full application.
The Creating Possible Fund is the Gilead Foundation’s flagship initiative designed to address complex social issues by advancing education equity, recognizing education as a critical social determinant of health. The Fund provides significant, multi-year support to nonprofit organizations developing innovative approaches to empower underserved students, foster supportive learning environments, and build systems that promote both educational and health equity. Grantees work across a range of strategies including mentorship, mental health support, educator training, and system-level interventions, with a focus on closing opportunity gaps and building pathways for diverse future leaders.