What we fund
The Global Innovation Fund supports evidence-based innovations across sectors to improve the lives of people in developing countries living on less than $5 per day, from pilot testing to large-scale implementation.
Funder: Global Innovation Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (initial application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$15 million per project; typical awards: Pilot (up to $230k), Test & Transition (up to $2.3M), Scale (up to $15M); grants, debt, and equity available.
Summary: Supports innovative, scalable solutions to improve the lives of people living on less than $5/day in developing countries.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change—check the program page for updates.
Description
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) provides flexible funding to organizations developing and scaling innovative solutions that have the potential to improve the lives of people living on less than $5 per day (PPP) in developing countries. GIF supports a wide range of sectors—including health, education, agriculture, and technology—with a focus on evidence-based approaches and real-world implementation. Funding is available for all stages of innovation, from early field pilots to large-scale expansion, and is open to organizations globally.
