SFF-2026 S-Process Grant Round
The SFF-2026 S-Process Grant Round from the Survival and Flourishing Fund funds innovative research advancing humanity’s survival, climate solutions, animal welfare, and human self-enhancement.
Funder: Survival and Flourishing Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Main Round full application) | May 2027 (Main Round Speculation Grant) | June 2027 (Climate Change supplemental & Speculation Grant; Animal Welfare full application) | July 2027 (Animal Welfare & HSEE Speculation Grant; HSEE supplemental application)
Funding Amounts: $20–40M total across all rounds; $2–4M per themed round; typical grant size varies by project.
Summary: Major annual grant round supporting projects that advance humanity’s survival and flourishing, with tracks for climate change, animal welfare, human self-enhancement, and more.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to change—check the funder page for updates.
Description
The S-Process Grant Round, organized by the Survival and Flourishing Fund (SFF) in collaboration with Jaan Tallinn and Survival and Flourishing Corp, is a major philanthropic initiative distributing $20–40 million annually. The program features a Main Round (with Main, Freedom, and Fairness tracks) and three themed rounds focusing on Climate Change, Animal Welfare, and Human Self-Enhancement & Empowerment (HSEE).
The initiative seeks to fund innovative projects that advance the long-term survival and flourishing of humanity and sentient life. Projects may address a wide range of global challenges, including (but not limited to) climate change mitigation, animal welfare innovations, and research or interventions in human self-enhancement. AI applications to these areas are welcomed but not required.
Applicants must complete a general Rolling Application and, for themed rounds, a supplemental application specific to the track of interest. The grantmaking process involves preliminary eligibility via Speculation Grants and expert review by dedicated recommenders for each track.
