Request for Proposals: Launchpad Funds

Coefficient Giving seeks proposals for new or scalable outcome-oriented funds addressing underfunded global health and wellbeing problems.
- Pre-seed track: $200k–$10m over up to 24 months to develop fund strategy, team, and initial grantmaking.
- Seed and scaling track: $10m–$50m+ over up to 36 months for established funds with potential to absorb $100m+ from other funders.
- Ideal funds are outcome-oriented with clearly defined goals and led by a single accountable general manager.
- Evaluate proposals using Importance, Tractability, Neglectedness framework; cost-effectiveness is top consideration.
- Submit short expression of interest by October 2, 2026; decisions made rolling basis through December 15, 2026 (pre-seed) or May 1, 2027 (seed and scaling).

Coefficient Giving seeks proposals for new or scalable outcome-oriented funds addressing underfunded global health and wellbeing problems.
- Pre-seed track: $200k–$10m over up to 24 months to develop fund strategy, team, and initial grantmaking.
- Seed and scaling track: $10m–$50m+ over up to 36 months for established funds with potential to absorb $100m+ from other funders.
- Ideal funds are outcome-oriented with clearly defined goals and led by a single accountable general manager.
- Evaluate proposals using Importance, Tractability, Neglectedness framework; cost-effectiveness is top consideration.
- Submit short expression of interest by October 2, 2026; decisions made rolling basis through December 15, 2026 (pre-seed) or May 1, 2027 (seed and scaling).

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