The Citi Foundation recognizes the role philanthropy plays in catalyzing change to address some of society’s most pressing challenges, from barriers to jobs for today’s youth, food insecurity to homelessness and more. Through our Global Innovation Challenge, we seek to provide innovative community organizations with the support they need to pilot or scale new offerings and development models that deepen community impact.

Applicant organizations must be registered as nonprofit entities under local law. For example, for U.S. entities, applicants need to be tax-exempt public charities as per Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Applicants must be able to submit their most recent externally audited financial statements, including auditor's notes, covering some part of calendar year 2023 or a subsequent year. Applicant's proposed program must align with the Foundation's mission of supporting low-income communities as defined by local standards and definitions. Applicant's proposed program must impact one or more of the target geographies (includes Australia and New Zealand).

Legal requirements: ACNC Registered Charity, Registered Charity, 501(c)3

Details at: https://www.citigroup.com/global/foundation/programs/global-innovation-challenge and https://www.citigroup.com/global/foundation/apply-for-funding