Audacious Project
Funds innovative organizations in United States by guiding innovation from prototype work to stronger buyer demand.
About
The Audacious Project 2026 is TED's annual philanthropic funding initiative, housed at TED and backed by a consortium of more than 60 donors and partners. It is built to support large-scale ideas with global reach, and the current cycle centers on health, climate, education, and social justice.
The program accepts open survey submissions, but the funding decision stage is invitation-based and the…
Max award$200M
Realistic median$30M
Success rateUnder 5%
Decision time—
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.