Brief: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF or the Gates Foundation) is the largest transparently operated private foundation in the world, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. The foundation is "driven by the interests and passions of the Gates family". The primary aims of the foundation are, globally, to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty, and in America, to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology.

Thrust Areas: Global health and global development

Funding Opportunity: Achieving Healthy Growth through Agriculture and Nutrition Grants

Who Can Apply: The foundation awards the majority of its grants to U.S. 501(c) (3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations identified by their staff.

For Further Detail Visit: http://www.grandchallenges.org/GrantOpportunities/Pages/GCIndia_healthygrowth.aspx