Applications are now open for the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). The 2025 edition focuses on Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) and aims to recognise and support groundbreaking projects that promote sustainable human development.
Established to inspire innovation and creativity, the prize rewards impactful efforts that improve lives—especially among vulnerable groups such as women, children, refugees, and people with special needs.
Prize Objectives
The Prince Talal International Prize seeks to:
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Support outstanding efforts in promoting human development.
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Share and scale successful project experiences.
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Highlight best practices that improve the living conditions of disadvantaged populations.
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Encourage collaboration and innovative solutions to poverty, marginalisation, and social exclusion.
Prize Details
The total prize value is $1,000,000, awarded across four categories:
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First Prize: $400,000
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Second Prize: $300,000
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Third Prize: $200,000
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Fourth Prize: $100,000
Winners will also receive certificates of recognition and trophies.
Eligibility
The prize is open to institutions and organisations—public, private, or civil society—that:
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Implement development projects aligned with Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)
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Focus on improving the lives of vulnerable groups, including women, children, people with disabilities, displaced persons, and refugees
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Demonstrate impact, scalability, and sustainability in their initiatives
How to Apply
Interested organisations can submit their applications via this application link.
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2025 Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, awarded by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). This prize focuses on Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) and supports projects that enhance sustainable human development, especially benefiting vulnerable groups such as women, children, refugees, and individuals with special needs.
The objectives of the prize are to support outstanding human development efforts, share and scale successful project experiences, highlight best practices for improving living conditions of disadvantaged populations, and encourage innovative solutions to poverty and social exclusion. The total prize value is $1,000,000, distributed across four categories, with the first prize at $400,000. Winners also receive certificates and trophies.
Eligibility is open to public, private, or civil society institutions and organizations that implement projects aligned with SDG 7, targeting vulnerable groups, and demonstrating impact, scalability, and sustainability. Interested organizations can apply through the AGFUND website by January 30, 2026.
