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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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Education
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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.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Location:
Virtual
$10K - $49,999
NDN Collective
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Education
past
opportunity
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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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Location:
Michigan
$10K - $49,999
BCBSM Foundation - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
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Fellowship

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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opportunity
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
Technology
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Education
past
opportunity
Grant

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
Social Impact
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.

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

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Oakland, CA
Grant
$10K - $49,999
Kapor Capital
Stage 3
Stage 4
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Education
Technology
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opportunity
Fellowship

NationSwell Council

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opens:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
12/15/2025
Fellowship

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.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Annual Membership
Location:
Remote, with NYC-based events
Under $10K
NationSwell
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Stage 2
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Education
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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.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
June 2025 - June 2026
Location:
United States
$75K and above
Charter School Growth Fund
Stage 3
Stage 4
Education
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Grant

Charter School Growth Fund: Scale Funding

Total Funding:
$750,000+
Application Opens:
3/19/2025
Application Deadline:
12/15/2025
Grant

A grant for charter schools looking to serve 1,000+ additional students in the next 3-5 years. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Rolling
Location:
United States
$75K and above
Charter School Growth Fund
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Stage 4

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Seed Spot: Impact Accelerator

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Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
3/17/2025
Accelerator

The Impact Accelerator program is eight weeks of expert training, quick-start tools, and personalized coaching to achieve tremendous leaps of growth in revenue and investment readiness in a short amount of time.

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April - May 2025
Location:
Remote
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Boettcher Foundation: Rural Catalyst Grants (Winter)

Total Funding:
$1,000 - $10,000
Application Opened:
2/14/2025
Application Deadline:
3/14/2025
Grant

The Rural Catalyst Grant Program strengthens the internal capacity of organizations as they work to achieve goals.

Funding Period:
Notified April 10
Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Colorado
Notified April 10
Grant
Under $10K
Boettcher Foundation
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Accelerator

gener8tor Curql Accelerate (FinTech)

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
3/9/2025
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.

Funding Period:
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Duration:
May 29 - August 22, 2025
Location:
Hybrid
$75K and above
gener8tor
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Drexel Fund School Founders Program

Total Funding:
Paid
Application Opened:
9/30/2024
Application Deadline:
3/5/2025
Fellowship

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Summer 2025 - Fall 2026
Location:
Remote; State Limitations
The Drexel Fund
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2025 START Program

Total Funding:
0
Application Opened:
1/27/2025
Application Deadline:
2/28/2025
Accelerator

START, our flagship pre-revenue program is built to ignite early-stage entrepreneurs’ journeys. Through a virtual learning experience grounded in Lean Startup principles, participants will develop a dynamic Business Model Canvas, transforming fresh ideas into thriving business models.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
April 1 - April 17
Location:
Hybrid - virtual session with an In-person event
Under $10K
Digitalundivided
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gener8tor Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator Spring and Fall 2025

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
2/28/2025
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.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
April 22 - November 20, 2025
Location:
Hybrid
$75K and above
gener8tor
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KaiPod Catalyst Training Program

Total Funding:
0
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
2/28/2025
Fellowship

The core information you need to start your own school is delivered via an online course, so you can work through it at your own pace in the evenings or weekends. In addition, you will be a part of a small group of other Founders for regular accountability meetings.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Spring/Summer 2025
Location:
Virtual
Under $10K
Kaipod Learning
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opportunity
Accelerator

ODF:24

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/4/2025
Application Deadline:
2/24/2025
Accelerator

ODF24 is an intense one-week in-person experience focused on meeting collaborators, exploring ideas, and gaining conviction.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
February 28 - March 7, 2025
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Under $10K
ODF
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LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator announces its 2025 Breakthrough to Scale Program. Applications open now through Feb 21st
Accelerator

LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator 2025 Breakthrough to Scale Program

Total Funding:
Up to $200,000
Application Opened:
1/9/2025
Application Deadline:
2/21/2025
Accelerator

Apply to LearnLaunch’s Breakthrough to Scale Accelerator! Get expert coaching, investor connections, and up to $200K in milestone-based funding. Open to early-stage edtech startups in K-12, Higher Ed, Workforce & Lifelong Learning. Before applying, attend a required info session: http://bit.ly/BTSInfoWebinar

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Funding Type:
Duration:
May 2025 - October 2025
Location:
Hybrid
$75K and above
LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator
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Accelerator

gener8tor Oklahoma City Accelerator 2025

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
2/21/2025
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.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
March 13 - June 6, 2025
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
$75K and above
gener8tor
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Accelerator

Black Girl Ventures x TikTok Shop: SOAR Together Business Accelerator Program

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/15/2025
Application Deadline:
2/21/2025
Accelerator

A 6-week cohort program, created in collaboration with TikTok, designed to empower entrepreneurs with the education, tools, and resources needed to maximize your potential on the platform.

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Duration:
March - April 2026
Location:
Remote
BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION
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ASU Prep Microschool Entrepreneur Fellowship

Total Funding:
0
Application Opened:
2/17/2025
Application Deadline:
2/17/2025
Fellowship

If you have an innovative idea for a microschool focused on K–12 learners ASU Prep can help you get started. This year-long fellowship program will give you access to robust training, proven curriculum resources, teaching methodologies, and ongoing support.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Winter/Spring 2025
Location:
Hybrid
Under $10K
ASU Microschool Entrepreneur Fellowship
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