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Fast Forward Accelerator 2026

Total Funding:
$25,000
Application Opens:
Application Deadline:
9/30/2025
Fellowship

The Accelerator is Fast Forward’s longest-standing program for early-stage tech nonprofits. Through the program, tech nonprofits get a $25K grant, mentorship, community, and more. It bridges the gap between the tech and nonprofit sectors, providing training tailored to the challenges entrepreneurs face.

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February 2026 - June 2026
Location:
Hybrid
$10K - $49,999
Fast Forward
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Accelerator

Tulane Changemaker Institute

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
10/1/2025
Application Deadline:
10/15/2025
Accelerator

The Changemaker Institute (CI) supports budding social entrepreneurs who are graduate students or undergrads at Tulane university who are interested in building a business or program with social or environmental impact.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Spring 2026
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Under $10K
Tulane Changemaker Institute
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Stage 2
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past
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NDN Community Action Fund

Total Funding:
$20,000
Application Opens:
1/29/2025
Application Deadline:
10/16/2025
Grant

This grant supports Indigenous frontline, grassroots, community-based groups and organizations, Tribes, communities and villages, and individuals leading direct action or movement-building work in their effort to DEFEND Indigenous People’s rights, and protect their land, air, water, and natural resources.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
Location:
Virtual
$10K - $49,999
NDN Collective
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Education
past
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Grant

Community Health Matching Grant Program (Michigan)

Total Funding:
$25,000 Over 2 Years
Application Opens:
8/15/2025
Application Deadline:
10/29/2025
Grant

We offer up to $25,000 for two years to Michigan-based nonprofits. We want to develop population-led, community-inspired programs or implement evidence-based programs to address community-identified needs, and evaluate measurable programmatic and health outcomes.

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Funding Type:
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Location:
Michigan
$10K - $49,999
BCBSM Foundation - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
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Obama Foundation Scholars: Columbia University

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
8/1/2025
Application Deadline:
10/31/2025
Fellowship

The Obama Foundation offers a robust curriculum of leadership development, training, networking activities, and customized support throughout the academic year to help the Obama Scholars gain the real-world skills, tools, and experiences they need to expand the impact of their work.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Fall 2026 - Summer 2027
Location:
New York, NY
Under $10K
Obama Foundation
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Stage 2
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Social Impact
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Accelerator

Idea Village: VILLAGEx

Total Funding:
Funds Available
Application Opens:
9/15/2025
Application Deadline:
11/1/2025
Accelerator

VILLAGEx is our industry-leading, mentor-driven accelerator program for venture-scale startups on the path to raise at least $1M in the next 24 months in the Gulf South.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
January - May 2026
Location:
Hybrid: New Orleans, LA
Under $10K
Idea Village
Stage 3
Stage 4
Technology
Social Impact
Education
past
opportunity
Accelerator

Blue Ridge Labs: Catalyst

Total Funding:
Up to $100,000
Application Opens:
10/20/2025
Application Deadline:
11/15/2025
Accelerator

Blue Ridge Labs incubates innovative, community-driven tech solutions to the real-world problems of people experiencing poverty.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
February 2026 - June 2026
Location:
NYC for length of program
$75K and above
Robin Hood
Stage 3
Stage 4
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past
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Robin Hood: Grantee Interest

Total Funding:
Up to $100,000
Application Opens:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
12/15/2025
Grant

Robin Hood is a strategic grantmaker; we source grantees and offer funding opportunities in collaboration with organizations in the field, rather than via unsolicited proposals. Applications received on a rolling basis.

Funding Period:
Variable
Funding Type:
Grnat
Duration:
Location:
New York, NY
Variable
Grnat
$75K and above
Robin Hood
Stage 3
Stage 4
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past
opportunity
Grant

Vela Foundation: Grant

Total Funding:
Varies
Application Opens:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
12/15/2025
Grant

The Vela Foundation is a private grant making foundation dedicated to promoting improved nutrition and wellness in Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Applications received on a rolling basis.

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Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Massachusetts
Grant
$10K - $49,999
Vela Foundation
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Technology
Education
past
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Grant

Kapor Capital: Grants

Total Funding:
Varies
Application Opens:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
12/15/2025
Grant

Kapor Capital is an Oakland-based venture capital firm that invests in industry-transforming startups. Applications received on a rolling basis.

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Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Oakland, CA
Grant
$10K - $49,999
Kapor Capital
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Stage 4
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NationSwell Council

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
12/15/2025
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An application-based community for leading senior thought leaders, change makers, and social impact amplifiers. Members are committed to scaling change through cross-sector collaboration, inspiration, and connection. Applications received on a rolling basis.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
Annual Membership
Location:
Remote, with NYC-based events
Under $10K
NationSwell
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Charter School Growth Fund: Seed Funding

Total Funding:
$250,000+
Application Opens:
10/1/2025
Application Deadline:
12/15/2025
Grant

A grant for charter schools looking to serve 250 to 1,000 additional students in the next two years.

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Duration:
June 2025 - June 2026
Location:
United States
$75K and above
Charter School Growth Fund
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Blue Ridge Labs: Launch Fellowship

Total Funding:
$18,000 Stipend
Application Opened:
4/1/2025
Application Deadline:
5/1/2025
Fellowship

This 13-week program is designed to support early-stage tech founders who are committed to launching a venture-scale company.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
2025 - Details TBD
Location:
NYC for length of program
$10K - $49,999
Robin Hood
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The Residency: HSR House (Generalist)

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
5/1/2025
Fellowship

the house invites successful founders as mentors every week to get feedback on work that builds their startup. we provide housing and co-working space so you can live and work with equally ambitious peers. you can think of us as “college” meets “accelerator”.

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Duration:
June - Sept 2025
Location:
Bangalore, India
Under $10K
The Residency
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The Residency: V2 (Creative Tech)

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
5/1/2025
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a collaborative space in vancouver that brings together the best of both worlds. we provide housing and co-working space so you can live and work with equally ambitious peers. you can think of us as “college” meets “accelerator”.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
July - December 2025
Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Under $10K
The Residency
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Education
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Fellowship

The Residency: Arcadia (Generalist)

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
5/1/2025
Fellowship

big ideas are discussed here with a love for mankind. it is our biggest home w/ 14 bedrooms. vibes are at the intersection of startup and academia with college vibes at its core.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
July - December 2025
Location:
Berkeley, CA
Under $10K
The Residency
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Fellowship

The Residency: Londinium (AI)

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
5/1/2025
Fellowship

londinium is the home for those locking in on ai. from researchers to startup founders, the house exudes innovation. home to a tight-knit group, this 5 bedroom home is connected to the heart of london.

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Duration:
July - December 2025
Location:
London, England
Under $10K
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The Residency: Homebrew (Generalist)

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
5/1/2025
Fellowship

homebrew is a home and experimental college for scientists, engineers, and technologists. we provide housing and co-working space so you can live and work with equally ambitious peers. you can think of us as “college” meets “accelerator”.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
July - December 2025
Location:
New York, NY
Under $10K
The Residency
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Fellowship

MLT: Private Equity Accelerator

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
2/14/2025
Application Deadline:
4/30/2025
Fellowship

A seven-month program designed to support recent college graduates (including Black, Latine, Native American, and other individuals) to a career in Private Equity.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
June 2025 - May 2026
Location:
Hybrid
Under $10K
MLT
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Acelerator

DAV Patriot Bootcamp

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
3/26/2025
Application Deadline:
4/30/2025
Acelerator

DAV Patriot Boot Camp is a transformative program consisting of comprehensive entrepreneurship start-up education, mentorship, access to resources, and networking. Spring 2025: May 14 - 16 in Kentucky. Free to veterans and spouses.

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Location:
In-Person Event: Kentucky
Under $10K
DAV Patriot Bootcamp
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Fellowship

Obama Foundation Scholars: University of Chicago

Total Funding:
$10,000
Application Opened:
3/11/2025
Application Deadline:
4/30/2025
Fellowship

The Obama Foundation offers a robust curriculum of leadership development, training, networking activities, and customized support throughout the academic year to help the Obama Scholars gain the real-world skills, tools, and experiences they need to expand the impact of their work.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
Location:
Chicago, IL
Under $10K
Obama Foundation
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Technology
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Fellowship

O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants

Total Funding:
$10,000 - $100,000
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
4/30/2025
Fellowship

We’re providing a one-year, $100,000 grant for ambitious creators in any domain who want to build something great. You will also get access to our network of founders, investors, and experts to support you in bringing your project to life.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Fellowship and Grant
Duration:
July 2025 - July 2026
Location:
Remote
Fellowship and Grant
$75K and above
O’Shaughnessy Ventures
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Accelerator

Fund 17: Capital Ready

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
4/1/2025
Application Deadline:
4/30/2025
Accelerator

Capital Ready is a 10 week program that matches entrepreneurs with a Financial Specialist for weekly 1:1 meetings to work on personal and business finances and prepare to apply for a loan or grant.

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Duration:
May - July 2025
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Under $10K
Fund 17
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Accelerator

gener8tor MSP Equity (Black, Brown, Women Founders) Accelerator Summer 2025

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
4/25/2025
Accelerator

gener8tor invests $100k into your high-growth startup. Gain specific business knowledge via a nationally ranked system and a 12-week investment for-equity program.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
June 16 - September 12, 2025
Location:
Minnesota-Based Startups
$75K and above
gener8tor
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