Updated: December 2024; Published: September 2023
GiveWell aims to fund the most cost-effective opportunities we can find that have the potential to make a big impact for many people. Our full criteria for grantmaking are here, and you can view an overview of our full grantmaking process here.
At this time, GiveWell does not have a formal grant application process. We occasionally issue formal requests for proposals. While we appreciate all interest in our work, we only have capacity to conduct full, intensive reviews of programs that are likely to meet our high cost-effectiveness bar.
If you believe your organization or program is a good fit or if you have any questions, you may email us at research@givewell.org.
Please note that we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. We encourage you to first closely review programs we’ve previously supported and our prioritized list of programs before reaching out.