Is this actionable now?

closed. Annual nomination route; nominations for the 2026 Mumbai awards are closed and winners are expected in November 2026.

Solutions (organisations, projects, individuals) advancing one of the five Earthshots; must be submitted by an official Nominator.

What burden and restrictions apply?

The reviewed official source pages do not state a complete current reporting obligation. The reviewed official source pages do not state complete current use-of-funds restrictions.

The Earthshot Prize

GBP 1 million grant to each of five annual winners plus tailored finalist support. · The Earthshot Prize (founded by Prince William / Royal Foundation)

Prince William's global environmental prize. Each year for a decade, five winners (one per Earthshot goal) receive £1 million to scale their climate/nature solutions. Nomination-based. Current lifecycle: closed. Real economics: GBP 1 million grant to each of five annual winners plus tailored finalist support..

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Key facts

Funder	The Earthshot Prize (founded by Prince William / Royal Foundation)
Amount	GBP 1 million grant to each of five annual winners plus tailored finalist support.
Decision time	Nominations reviewed over several months; winners announced at annual ceremony
Eligibility	Solutions (organisations, projects, individuals) advancing one of the five Earthshots; must be submitted by an official Nominator.
Restrictions	The reviewed official source pages do not state a complete current reporting obligation. The reviewed official source pages do not state complete current use-of-funds restrictions.
Status	closed

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Secure nomination from official nominator
Eligibility and assessment
Select 15 finalists
Earthshot Council judging
Five winners and grants

Background

The Earthshot Prize (founded by Prince William / Royal Foundation) operates The Earthshot Prize. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. Five winners receive GBP 1 million each annually. The prize publishes 15 finalists and five Earthshots. Finalists receive tailored support beyond cash.

How the application really works

Secure nomination from official nominator → Eligibility and assessment → Select 15 finalists → Earthshot Council judging → Five winners and grants

Tips

Show direct fit with protect and restore nature.
Show direct fit with clean air.
Show direct fit with revive oceans.
Show direct fit with waste-free world.
Show direct fit with climate repair.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is closed.
The reviewed official source pages do not state a complete current reporting obligation.
The reviewed official source pages do not state complete current use-of-funds restrictions.

Track record

Five winners receive GBP 1 million each annually.
The prize publishes 15 finalists and five Earthshots.
Finalists receive tailored support beyond cash.

The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and selection rate.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: closed. Annual nomination route; nominations for the 2026 Mumbai awards are closed and winners are expected in November 2026.
What is the real economic value?: GBP 1 million grant to each of five annual winners plus tailored finalist support.
Who is eligible?: Solutions (organisations, projects, individuals) advancing one of the five Earthshots; must be submitted by an official Nominator.
How does selection work?: Secure nomination from official nominator; Eligibility and assessment; Select 15 finalists; Earthshot Council judging; Five winners and grants. Nominations reviewed over several months; winners announced at annual ceremony
What burden and restrictions apply?: The reviewed official source pages do not state a complete current reporting obligation. The reviewed official source pages do not state complete current use-of-funds restrictions.
What evidence exists?: Five winners receive GBP 1 million each annually. The prize publishes 15 finalists and five Earthshots. Finalists receive tailored support beyond cash. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and selection rate.

Sources

earthshotprize.org/the-prize/awards — Official award economics and judging (checked 2026-08-10)
earthshotprize.org/news/mumbai-to-host-the-earthshot-prize-2026 — Official 2026 lifecycle, venue and finalist pathway (checked 2026-08-10)