iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE Grant

The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE aims to support impactful projects addressing pressing societal challenges, awarding a total of EUR 100,000 annually. Open to diverse organizations, including NGOs and social enterprises, the prize recognizes initiatives that align with the 15 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Projects should be already implemented and demonstrate relevance, ethical standards, and positive impacts. Selected projects gain exposure in a global design community, enhancing visibility without cost or time limitations.

What is the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE about?
Our initiative – the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE – aims to support projects that contribute to our society. The best projects will be honored with a total prize money of EUR 100,000 per year. You are welcome to submit all projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve conditions – your CSR projects or your active support for a specific aspect of society.
The project should already be implemented
If you can answer one or more questions with “Yes”, you should enter your project:
Does it approach or solve a relevant problem?Does it reflect moral-ethical standards?Does it strengthen group relations?Does it create a positive experience?Does it balance effort and use value?
The size of the project does not really matter but the idea, the relevance of the problem, the target groups and the sustainable impact will be of interest to our online visitors. Every published project and you as a company or organization behind will also benefit from the fact being introduced to a global design community, media and the design interested public. Projects selected by the jury will stay online onthe iF Design Website without limitation in time and without any costs.
All submissions should be in line with the 15 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
No PovertyZero HungerGood Health & Well BeingQuality EducationGender EqualityClean Water & SanitationAffordable & Clean EnergyDecent Work & Economic GrowthIndustry, innovation & InfrastructureReduced inequalitiesSustainable cities & communitiesResponsible production & consumptionClimate actionLife below waterLife on land

Eligibility

Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises and entrepreneurs are welcome to submit.

Ineligibility

Student concepts cannot be accepted.