Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success
About This Grant
Funds programs increasing postsecondary completion especially for low-income and minority students.
Grant Summary
Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success is a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant providing $250K to $5M for university, community college, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$250K–$5M
By invitation
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation before the deadline.
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Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success?
Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success is offered by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is generally open to university, community college, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success provide?
Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success provides between $250K and $5M per award from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success deadline?
Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success?
To apply for Gates Foundation — Postsecondary Success, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.