Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)

Whether the challenge is low-yield crops in Africa or gender-based barriers in India, we listen and learn so we can identify pressing problems that get too little attention. Then we consider whether we can make a meaningful difference with our influence and our investments.

Once an investment is established through a grant or contract, our program teams and grantees collaborate for its lifecycle. See the process in detail below.

We primarily invest in two ways:

Grants
We provide funding to organizations to achieve measurable impact in the fight against poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. This is our largest funding vehicle, accounting for over 90% of our charitable giving.

Strategic Investments
We fund entrepreneurs, companies, and other organizations to create incentives that harness the power of private enterprise to create change for those who need it most.

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United States