Quick Summary
Name: Elevate Prize Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $6-7 million+ |
| Grant Range | $25,000 - $300,000 |
| Average Grant | $300,000 (annual prize) / $25,000 (GET LOUD) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Annual Prize) / Rolling (GET LOUD Award) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://elevateprize.org
- Contact Page: https://elevateprize.org/contact-elevate/
- Phone: 781-736-0700
- Address: 276 NW 27th St, Miami, FL 33127-4122
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevateprize
Geographic Focus
Global - The foundation supports changemakers worldwide with no geographic restrictions. Past winners have worked in countries including the United States, India, and over 60 countries across multiple continents. The foundation seeks leaders whose work spans, or has the potential to span, regions, societies, or systems globally.
Funding Priorities
- Relief of the poor
- Disaster relief
- Healthcare
- Affordable housing
- Education
- Religion
- Arts
- Scientific research
- Environmental protection
- Climate justice
- Criminal justice reform
- Social and environmental impact across diverse issue areas
The foundation seeks social entrepreneurs with proven impact, feasibility, scalability, and capability to transform their work.
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions are not publicly detailed. General restrictions include:
- Directors and officers of The Elevate Prize Foundation, Inc., members of the Judging Panel, and their family members are ineligible
- Organizations must be legally established entities (under U.S. law or the laws of their country of residence)
Application Method
Annual Elevate Prize:
- Fixed annual deadline (applications typically open early in the year)
- Two-phase application process:
- Phase 1: Shortened written application (open to all)
- Phase 2: More robust questions (for select applicants only)
- Applications must come from an individual affiliated with an organization creating impact
- Organizations between $2-10 million annually have historically seen greatest success, though smaller organizations are also eligible
GET LOUD Award:
- Monthly $25,000 grant with rolling nominations through Instagram
- Community-based organizations on the frontlines of pressing challenges
Catalyst Award:
- Nomination-based for prominent individuals/groups using their influence to drive social action
Judging criteria: proven impact, feasibility, scalability, and capability.
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