The Changemakers Initiative 2025 Funding Cycle
Applications Now Open
Applications are now being accepted through March 20, 2025
Who We Fund
Innovative organizations in these nations that create a meaningful impact through local solutions:
What We Offer
Unconditional, long-term support for transformative change through a 3-year funding commitment (with potential 5-year extension) that remains completely free at all stages – no fees or costs ever.
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Emerging Change Forces
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Regional Impact Makers
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System Change Catalysts
How to Apply
Our streamlined process respects your time and expertise:
1. Simple two-page form
2. Brief video introduction
3. Applications close March 20, 2025
4. Selections announced by June 2025
30 organizations funded annually • $25 million five-year commitment • 100% free
The Changemakers Initiative: Investing in Future Leaders of Change
Free of charge at all stages – There are absolutely no fees, costs, or payments required from applicants or grantees at any point in the process. Our support is entirely free, with no hidden charges,
Our Vision
We believe that local organizations in developing countries possess the best wisdom and innovative capacity to solve complex social challenges. The Changemakers Initiative aims to break traditional funding constraints, providing these transformative forces with true autonomy and solid backing.
Our Unique Commitment
We offer unconditional, long-term financial support, enabling organizations with genuine understanding of local needs to operate freely and respond flexibly to evolving challenges, rather than being constrained by rigid project frameworks.
Global Reach, Local Roots
We offer unconditional, long-term financial support, enabling organizations with genuine understanding of local needs to operate freely and respond flexibly to evolving challenges, rather than being constrained by rigid project frameworks.
Robust Financial Backing
Initial five-year investment of $25 million, bringing together the shared commitment of leading global foundations and innovative funders, ensuring stable and reliable resources.
Why We’re Different
Join Our Global Movement
As a funded organization, you will not only receive financial support but also become part of a global network of changemakers, learning, collaborating, and growing with outstanding peers from different regions and sectors, amplifying your impact.
“Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed countless innovative solutions emerge in developing countries, but very few have sustained and created systemic impact. The core issue isn’t a lack of creativity, but rather a shortage of flexible, long-term funding that respects local wisdom. The Changemakers Initiative was born precisely to fill this critical gap.”
— Maria Gonzalez, Chair of the Global Funding Alliance