If you have a project you think will improve the world, and it seems like a good fit for one of our Funds, we encourage you to apply.
Grant sizes are typically between $5,000 and $250,000, but can be as low as $1,000. EA Funds can make grants to individuals, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities. You do not need to be based in the US or the UK to apply for a grant. If you are unsure whether you are eligible to apply for a grant, please email funds@effectivealtruism.org.
All grants are subject to our standard due diligence processes. If you apply for a grant, we may request additional information to verify your identity, and to ensure that your project is providing a genuine public benefit.
We sometimes meet people who didn't apply because they thought they wouldn't be funded. Some of them eventually applied and were funded, despite their doubts, because we were excited by their projects. Applying is fast and easy; we really do encourage it!
There are three grant rounds planned for 2021, with the following application deadlines:
- 7th March 2021 (11.59pm, Pacific Time), decision by 2nd April
- 13th June 2021 (11.59pm, Pacific Time), decision by 9th July
- 3rd October 2021 (11.59pm, Pacific Time), decision by 29th October
Animal Welfare Fund
The Animal Welfare Fund aims to effectively improve the well-being of nonhuman animals, by making grants that focus on one or more of the following:
- Relatively neglected geographic regions or groups of animals
- Promising research into animal advocacy or animal well-being
- Activities that could make it easier to help animals in the future
- Otherwise best-in-class opportunities
See the Fund’s past grants.
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EA Infrastructure Fund
The EA Infrastructure Fund recommends grants that aim to improve the work of projects that use the principles of effective altruism, by increasing their access to talent, capital, and knowledge.
See the Fund’s past grants.
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Global Health and Development Fund
This Fund currently isn’t accepting applications. Consider applying to GiveWell, or email us at funds@effectivealtruism.org with a project description.
Long-Term Future Fund
The Long-Term Future Fund aims to positively influence the long-term trajectory of civilization by making grants that address global catastrophic risks, especially potential risks from advanced artificial intelligence and pandemics. In addition, it seeks to promote, implement, and advocate for longtermist ideas, and to otherwise increase the likelihood that future generations will flourish.
See the Fund’s past grants.
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Other areas
If you are looking for funding for a project outside the areas listed above, please email us at funds@effectivealtruism.org with a description. While we’re currently less likely to make grants outside of our main focus areas, we might make occasional exceptions.