GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$20,000–$1,000,000; Change Makers is a one-time grant, Equity Builders is multi-year.
Phase 1 deadline: July 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. Award notifications in Q4 2026.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
The 2025 cohort named roughly 30 grantees across two tracks, making this a selective program.
Two tracks exist: Change Makers (one-time general operating grant) and Equity Builders (multi-year general operating grant). Competition is real—Goldman Sachs evaluates impact evidence, community engagement, and differentiated approach.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility: 501(c)(3) status and operation in a qualifying county — 1–2 hours
Review the 2026 Application Questions PDF on the funder's site and draft responses covering impact, community engagement, and innovation — 1–2 weeks
Submit application by July 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST — Deadline in 2 days
WORTH KNOWING
Award decisions are finalized in Q4 2026 and funding is disbursed by year-end 2026, so winning organizations implement programming throughout 2027—plan your budget and workplan accordingly.
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