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The Elevate Prize Foundation
The Elevate Prize
Amount
$300,000
Deadline
May 8, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Leader must be at least 18 years old
✓Must be Executive Director, CEO, Founder, or equivalent
✓Organization must be a registered nonprofit in good standing
✓Org budgets ideally $2M–$10M; others considered
✓Must commit to a two-year program
What it takes
Submit a nomination during the public nomination window (April to May) or through a trusted partner network.
If selected after eligibility review, receive an invitation to submit a full application (July to August).
Applications undergo in-depth review by internal and external experts, including Elevate Prize alumni (September).
Finalists participate in conversations with the Elevate Prize selection committee (October to November).
Worth knowing
The $300,000 in funding is split as $250,000 to the organization and $50,000 directly to the individual leader, and is unrestricted.
The two-year program also includes tailored support across visibility, organizational growth, and leader wellbeing.
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