The Audacious Project

2023 Grantees

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Camfed students

Helping girls in Sub-Saharan Africa thrive in school — and beyond

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Scaling next-generation solutions to save ancient forests

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Clean Slate Initiative

Clearing arrest and conviction records to unlock opportunity

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Global Fishing Watch

Safeguarding the ocean by making human activity at sea visible

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Innovative Genomics Institute

Engineering microbiomes with CRISPR to improve our climate and health

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Accelerating renewable energy for a climate-secure future

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Accelerating locally-led land restoration of Africa’s vital landscapes and forests

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Transforming foster care in the US through the power of lived experience

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Increasing equitable access to high-quality contraceptive care

A new model to inspire change

Every year we select, nurture, and launch a group of big, bold solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges.

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Crisis Text Line

Lessons from the Frontlines of Mental Health

November 29, 2023

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Our Impact

From healthcare and climate change to social justice and education, Audacious is empowering changemakers to dream bigger.

49

projects launched in 5 cycles

6

COVID-19 response projects launched

$4.2b

in funding catalyzed

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