2026 Lipman Family Prize [$550,000] by University of Pennsylvania (Deadline: 31 July, 2025)

Opportunity Detail

Gender Male Female
Level Non-Degree /Short program
Number of Opportunity: 3
Eligible Region/Countries

All countries
Medium of Instruction English
Field of study Leadership and Social Sector
Opportunity ID 5555
Funding Type Fully Funded

Opportunity Description

The Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize at the University of Pennsylvania is a global award recognizing outstanding leadership and innovation in the social sector. Each year, it honors organizations with high-impact, transferable solutions that can improve communities worldwide.

Beyond the prize, it fosters meaningful connections between changemakers and the Penn community, accelerating smart, scalable change across disciplines and geographies.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Phase 1 End (1st round selection): September 2025
Phase 2 End (Semi-Finalist Round): December 2025
Phase 3 End (Winners Announcement): February 2026
Interview: March 2026
Grand Prize Winner Ceremony in Philadelphia: April 2026

The Prize benefits

Each year, the Lipman Family Prize honors three organizations. The grand prize winner receives a $250,000 unrestricted cash award, while the two other winners each receive $150,000. All winners also gain access to non-monetary benefits, including

- A long-term partnership with the University of Pennsylvania
- Public recognition and networking within the Penn and Lipman Prize communities
- Tuition-free executive education (valued at $15,000)
- A $10,000 nonprofit leadership scholarship

Who can apply?

Application is open to:

Nonprofits, NGOs, and civil society organizations worldwide
Must hold nonprofit legal status in the U.S. or home country
Must have operated for at least 3 years
Must show 3+ years of impact and monitoring data
Annual expenses must average $500,000–$5M over 3 years
Must not primarily redistribute funds or engage in religious or lobbying activities
Must not discriminate based on race, religion, origin, orientation, age, or disability
Organizations with potential conflicts of interest related to the University of Pennsylvania must contact the organizers for an eligibility review.

Values Alignment for Lipman Family Prize

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet these value alignments:

Demonstrate leadership, impact, innovation, and transferability
Share a clear, cohesive story of their mission and impact
Enable others to learn from and replicate their strategies
Have strong community roots and local engagement
Show a proven, scalable model with growth potential
Maintain a solid track record, even if not widely recognized
Embrace a culture of learning and adaptive leadership
Value non-monetary support and partnership with Penn
Commit to active engagement in the Lipman Prize community

Selection Criteria

Below are the selection criteria for 2025 awards:

Leadership: Sustainable, exemplary models tackling universal problems
Impact: Proven results with strong potential for scaling
Innovation: Unique or differentiated solutions to pressing global challenges
Transferability: Adaptable practices with relevance beyond local contexts

Application Process Overview

Phase 1: Open Applications (July 1–31)
Submit an online application with basic info, financials, and five short essays covering your social challenge, model, innovation, impact, and transferability. All applicants are notified by September.
Phase 2: Due Diligence (September–November)
Selected applicants submit detailed materials (e.g., financials, strategic plans). Lipman Fellows and financial experts review submissions. Twenty to forty organizations advance; twelve semi-finalists are announced in December.
Phase 3: Semi-Finalist Review (December–February)
Submit a short video and final materials. Lipman Fellows present cases to the Prize Committee for review. Three winners selected and notified in late February.
Phase 4: Winner Interviews & Final Selection (March–April)
Winning teams complete virtual interviews with the Prize Committee. The grand prize winner is chosen and announced at the April Award Ceremony at Penn. Travel and lodging are covered for one representative.

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