Do you have an effective intervention that aims to save the lives of children under five?

Globally, over 13,000 children under the age of five die every day. The Children’s Prize is an open online competition with a mission to advance child health and survival by insisting on impact and data-driven interventions.

This year, we are looking for projects that support resilient, hard infrastructure. Hard infrastructure refers to tangible, physical structures and systems that are essential for an area to function. Key components of hard infrastructure include, but are not limited to: buildings and facilities, energy, water and sanitation, transportation, communication, and other essential systems such as environmental protection systems and flood control systems. The 2025 Children’s Prize will prioritize initiatives that create long lasting resources that play a core role in sustaining child health.

The first-round runs from August 15th to September 19th, 2025 and is open to individuals and organizations globally. The Prize administrators search for an impactful project that aligns with the Foundation’s goals, has a measured reduction in child mortality, and significant experience in the field. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a second round in November and the winner will be announced in December. The winner will have the opportunity to enter into a $165,000 grant agreement.

Since 2013, the Children’s Prize has awarded over $2,000,000 to life-saving interventions across the globe.