Up to $500,000 for High-Impact Social Change & Research Projects – Effective Altruism Funds

Effective Altruism Funds (EA Funds) provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $500,000 to individuals, nonprofits and organisations developing evidence-based solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.

The programme focuses on projects that can achieve significant positive impact, particularly in areas that are often overlooked or underfunded.

Here's what you can expect:

• $1,000–$500,000 in grant funding

• Applications accepted throughout the year

• Funding available to individuals, projects, nonprofits and institutions

• Support for research, advocacy and organisational development

• Funding for projects addressing global challenges

• Opportunities for early-stage initiatives and established organisations

• A streamlined online application process, estimated to take less than one hour

• Applications assessed by specialist fund managers

What projects can be funded?

EA Funds currently accepts applications across three main funding areas:

1. Animal Welfare Fund

Supports projects improving the wellbeing of animals, particularly neglected species and regions.

Potential activities include:

• Farmed animal welfare improvements

• Research into effective animal advocacy

• Campaigns addressing animal suffering

• Projects improving the welfare of aquatic animals

• Initiatives strengthening animal protection efforts

2. EA Infrastructure Fund

Supports organisations and initiatives that strengthen the effective altruism community and improve its ability to achieve positive impact.

Potential activities include:

• Research and knowledge sharing

• Developing talent and professional networks

• Improving access to funding and resources

• Community-building initiatives

• Strengthening organisations working on high-impact causes

3. Transformative AI Fund

Supports projects addressing major risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence and other global catastrophic threats.

Potential activities include:

• AI safety research

• Research into risks from advanced AI systems

• Projects addressing catastrophic biological risks

• Research and initiatives supporting humanity's long-term future

• Developing knowledge and approaches to reduce global risks

Who can apply?

Potential applicants include:

• Individuals developing high-impact projects

• Nonprofit organisations and charities

• Researchers and academic institutions

• Early-stage initiatives

• Established organisations working in eligible cause areas

• Teams developing innovative approaches to global challenges

• Organisations based internationally, subject to individual funding and legal requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A clear and measurable intended impact

• Strong alignment with one of the available funding streams

• An evidence-informed approach to addressing the problem

• A credible plan for delivering the proposed activities

• Why the project represents an effective use of funding

• The potential to achieve significant positive outcomes

Applicants do not necessarily need to be registered charities to be considered.

Important funding information:

The Global Health and Development Fund is not currently accepting applications.

Applicants interested in this area should check for future updates or explore alternative funders.

The former Long-Term Future Fund has also been replaced by the Transformative AI Fund.

Funding: $1,000–$500,000 per grant, depending on the project and funding stream.

Deadline: No fixed deadline – applications accepted year-round.

Application Status: OPEN NOW for the Animal Welfare Fund, EA Infrastructure Fund and Transformative AI Fund.