About this opportunity
EA Funds is a grant making platform that pools donations from people who want their giving to go further, and channels them to projects with a strong case for impact. Grants range between USD 1,000 and USD 500,000, and the amount requested should match the scale and needs of the proposed project.
The funding areas currently open to applications are Animal Welfare, which favours neglected regions and animal groups, promising advocacy research and work that makes future efforts more effective, the infrastructure and community work that helps the effective altruism field access talent, capital and knowledge, and the Transformative AI Fund, which supports work on risks from advanced AI, global catastrophic risks and long term societal outcomes. The Global Health and Development Fund is not currently accepting applications, and interest in that area is directed to GiveWell instead.
EA Funds looks for projects that can plausibly produce a substantial amount of positive impact, especially where there is a large problem, a reasonable understanding of how progress can be made, and the area is relatively under invested in. A strong application explains the specific problem, the proposed intervention, the expected outcomes and why the project is a good use of additional funding. You do not need to be a registered charity, and individuals, non profits, research institutions, academic and community projects can all apply.
There is no fixed
Application timeline
Applications are accepted all year round, the form says it takes less than one hour to complete, and grants are assessed individually so the maximum amount is not guaranteed. The team maintains a public grants database showing projects it has funded before, so applicants can study what has worked.
What you receive
- Flexible grant funding of USD 1,000 to USD 500,000 for high impact projects
- No fixed application window, the funds are always open to applications
- No requirement to be a registered charity
- A public grants database of past funded projects to guide applicants
- Applications can take less than one hour to complete
Who can apply
- Open to individuals, projects, non profits and institutions worldwide
- The project must address a funding area that is currently accepting applications: animal welfare, effective altruism community and infrastructure work, or transformative AI and global catastrophic risk
- The application should demonstrate a large problem, a plausible path to progress and a relatively under invested area
Who should not apply
- The Global Health and Development Fund is not currently accepting applications, and enquiries in that area are pointed to GiveWell
- Availability of funding does not mean every applicant receives the maximum amount
Documents to prepare
- Project description with the problem, proposed intervention and expected outcomes
- Funding request with a proposed budget and how the money will be used
- Relevant background on you or your organisation
How to apply
- Study the open funds at https://funds.effectivealtruism.org and check which fund fits your project
- Complete the online grant application form at https://av20jp3z.paperform.co with your project, funding request, expected impact and relevant background
- Submit any time, there is no fixed deadline because EA Funds is always open to applications
- For time sensitive requests, email funds@effectivealtruism.com with your deadline for receiving a decision and the reason, and the team will make every effort to evaluate quickly
Selection process
- Applications are assessed individually against the scope of the relevant fund
- The Animal Welfare Fund makes grants on a rolling basis, with the full process typically completed one to three months after an application
- After a funding recommendation, the project goes through due diligence before the grant is issued
Sources and verification
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
Is there an application deadline?
No. EA Funds describes the programme as always open to applications, so you can submit a funding request throughout the year.
Do I need to be a registered charity?
No. EA Funds states it funds a broad range of applicants, including individuals, and eligibility depends on the particular fund and the proposed work.
How much can I apply for?
Grants range between USD 1,000 and USD 500,000, and the request should match the scale and needs of your project. Grants are assessed individually, so the maximum is not guaranteed.
Which funds are currently open?
Animal welfare, effective altruism community and infrastructure work, and transformative AI. The Global Health and Development fund is not currently accepting applications.
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