Project Description

2024 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 

Type of project: The Prize is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering. Following are elements to consider in describing your nominee’s work: Extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering; Significance of the issue(s) the organization is addressing; Established record of achievement in significantly contributing to solutions; Demonstration of a compelling programmatic approach to make a lasting impact; Organizational capacity and administrative efficiency to address the issue(s) at hand; Prioritization of diversity, equity and inclusion in strategies, programs and operation; Demonstration of effective partnerships to leverage further impact; Prioritization of evaluating programmatic approach for continual improvement; Impact the Prize would have on the organization and the issue(s) on which the organization focuses.

Location: Worldwide

Eligibility: Nominees must be established for at least five years with audited financial statements, nongovernmental, publicly supported charitable organizations. U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax-exempt status—or the equivalent for international organizations—will determine eligibility. Nominees must have expenditures greater than U.S. $750,000 in their most recent audited fiscal year of operation.

Grant size: $2.5 million

Closing date: 27 September

Apply: https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/humanitarian-prize/nominations