Application Process

Application Process

Funding Round Schedule

Funding Round
EOI Portal Opens
EOI Portal Closes
EOI Disposition Notice
Project Narrative Submission Deadline
2026 Funding Round Cycle 2 (All Themes)
10-Nov-26
23-Nov-26
Week of Dec 14
Week of Feb 1

If you have questions

We highly encourage you to read our Frequently Asked Questions and informational slides.

Application process

The successful applicant will progress through the three-stage process outlined below.

Please note that successful applicants must contribute funding (“cost share”) equal to a percentage of the total cost of the agreed work package. Please refer to the FAQ document for additional information regarding cost share.

1. Non-confidential Expression of Interest (EOI)

  • Fillable template for salient details of proposed project
  • Evaluated by CARB-X Research & Development Team for responsiveness
  • Visit Apply Here to begin this process

2. Confidential project narrative and budget (“full proposal”)

  • Execute the CARB-X Non-Disclosure Agreement to begin this phase
  • Fillable template for data-rich proposal, with several required attachments
  • Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC)-focused programs might qualify for funding through the Official Development Assistance program
  • Juried by a multidisciplinary external Advisory Board

3. Focused presentation to Advisory Board

  • Short virtual presentation, followed by focused questions and answers
  • Juried by a multidisciplinary external Advisory Board
  • Recommendations made to CARB-X

Decisions on projects that will advance into negotiations to enter the CARB-X portfolio are made by the CARB-X Investment Committee (CIC).