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Free Virtual Incubator for Nonprofits (September-October)

Total Funding:
$5,000 - $10,000
Application Opens:
6/15/2025
Application Deadline:
8/15/2025
Accelerator

The Greater Sum is a private operating foundation that awards grants via a pitch competition and a matching gifts campaign. Both grant award programs are open to graduates of our free Virtual Incubator Program. VIPs also receive access to our network of subject matter experts.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
September - October 2025
Location:
Remote
Under $10K
The Greater Sum Foundation
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Summer 2025 Open Call Funding Opportunity

Total Funding:
$500,000 to $2,000,000
Application Opens:
7/17/2025
Application Deadline:
8/16/2025
Grant

The Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF) is awarding $5 million in non-dilutive funding to accelerate AI-enabled solutions that help governments respond to recent federal policy changes and funding constraints in safety net programs.

Funding Period:
Nov 2025 - Sept 2026
Funding Type:
Restricted
Duration:
Location:
Nov 2025 - Sept 2026
Restricted
$75K and above
Stage 4
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Visible Hands Boston entrepreneurial convening.
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VHBOS

Total Funding:
$5,000
Application Opens:
8/4/2025
Application Deadline:
8/22/2025
Accelerator

This Fellowship program will provide $5K in non-dilutive funding and hands-on, business-oriented workshops to 15 founders who are representative of Greater Boston’s rich racial and gender diversity. Applications for VHBOS are open now through 8/22!

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Duration:
2025
Location:
Boston
Under $10K
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NC IDEA Fall 2025 Grant Cycle for MICRO and SEED. Apply by August 25 at 5 PM. NC map in background.
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NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants

Total Funding:
$10,000 - $50,000
Application Opens:
7/28/2025
Application Deadline:
8/25/2025
Grant

Non-dilutive grants supporting NC founders leading early stage growth-oriented companies on a path to be a multi-million dollar company or be investable.

Funding Period:
Oct 2025 - Nov 2025
Funding Type:
Unrestricted
Duration:
Location:
Oct 2025 - Nov 2025
Unrestricted
$10K - $49,999
NCIDEA
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JBS Corp 20th Anniversary Pitch Competition

Total Funding:
$10,000+
Application Opens:
7/21/2025
Application Deadline:
8/25/2025
Grant

Open to business owners based in Massachusetts with annual gross revenue between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Applicants must complete a two-phase application process and be available to pitch in person in November 2025.

Funding Period:
Nov 2025
Funding Type:
Unrestricted
Duration:
Location:
Nov 2025
Unrestricted
$10K - $49,999
JBS Corp
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Game On-Community Places to Play

Total Funding:
$50,000 - $100,000
Application Opens:
6/1/2025
Application Deadline:
8/29/2025

Game On-Community Places to Play is an initiative of The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC. The goal is to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local athletic spaces for young people. Grant awards will range from $50,000-$100,000 and will require 1:1 match funding.

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Location:
Major U.S. Cities
$50K - $74,999
LISC
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Propeller: Impact Accelerator: 2025 - Startup Track

Total Funding:
$0 - $5,000
Application Opens:
8/1/2025
Application Deadline:
8/30/2025
Accelerator

Our work centers Black, native New Orleans-entrepreneurs.

Funding Period:
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Duration:
September - November 2025
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Under $10K
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Accelerator

Fund 17: Be the Boss Accelerator

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

Be the Boss Accelerator (BtB) is a 6 week program where Fund 17 partners with trepwise to provide one-on-one business coaching and bi-weekly educational workshops for entrepreneurs who are ready to operate their business full-time and/or hire their first employee or contractor.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Sept - Nov 2025
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Under $10K
Fund 17
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NationSwell Fellows

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

The NationSwell Fellowship aims to equip young (Gen Z) leaders with the resources, tools, and network they need to translate their passion into effective community-focused, intersectional solutions.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Details TBA
Location:
Remote, with NYC-based events
Under $10K
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Valentine Foundation Grants

Total Funding:
Application Opens:
6/30/2025
Application Deadline:
8/31/2025
Grant

Our grants are primarily available to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that focus on improving the lives of women, girls, and non-binary individuals. Applicants can apply for grants ranging from $7,000 to $15,000, and multi-year options available.

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Location:
Greater Philadelphia Area
Under $10K
Valentine Foundation
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Boettcher Foundation: Community Connection Grant (Fall)

Total Funding:
$20,000 - $75,000
Application Opens:
8/1/2025
Application Deadline:
9/1/2025
Grant

These grants often help fund the construction of facilities with multi-use spaces, bring together nonprofit organizations and cross-sector partners in shared locations, or make strategic investments that elevate successful initiatives to the next level.

Funding Period:
Notified Oct 1
Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Colorado
Notified Oct 1
Grant
$50K - $74,999
Boettcher Foundation
Stage 4
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Fast Forward's 2026 Accelerator
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Fast Forward Accelerator 2026

Total Funding:
$25,000
Application Opens:
7/30/2025
Application Deadline:
9/8/2025
Accelerator

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.

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Funding Type:
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February 2026 - June 2026
Location:
Hybrid
$10K - $49,999
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The People Accelerator

Total Funding:
Up to $25,000
Application Opened:
3/4/2025
Application Deadline:
4/20/2025
Accelerator

A 4-month virtual accelerator that focuses on people. We focus on your development as a founder first because businesses often fail because of gaps in the founders' experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and skills, not the industry, technology, or market.

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$10K - $49,999
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Halycon EquityTech Fellowship 2025

Total Funding:
$10,000
Application Opened:
4/1/2025
Application Deadline:
4/18/2025
Fellowship

The program brings together entrepreneurs from across the United States and the world who are leveraging technology to close gaps in education and the workforce. Founders receive expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, and an 8-week residency in Washington, DC.

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Hybrid
Under $10K
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MIT SOLVE: Economic Prosperity Challenge

Total Funding:
$10,000 or More
Application Opened:
2/3/2025
Application Deadline:
4/17/2025
Fellowship

MIT Solve seeks exceptional technology-driven solutions to increase economic prosperity for all. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
Sep 2025 - May 2026
Location:
Remote with In-Person Summits
$10K - $49,999
MIT SOLVE
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MIT SOLVE: Global Climate Challenge

Total Funding:
$10,000 or More
Application Opened:
2/3/2025
Application Deadline:
4/17/2025
Fellowship

MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to address any aspect of the climate crisis. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.

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Duration:
Sep 2025 - May 2026
Location:
Remote with In-Person Summits
$10K - $49,999
MIT SOLVE
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MIT SOLVE: Global Health Challenge

Total Funding:
$10,000 or More
Application Opened:
2/3/2025
Application Deadline:
4/17/2025
Fellowship

MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to increase access to good health and healthcare. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.

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Duration:
Sep 2025 - May 2026
Location:
Remote with In-Person Summits
$10K - $49,999
MIT SOLVE
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MIT SOLVE: Global Learning Challenge

Total Funding:
$10,000 or More
Application Opened:
2/3/2025
Application Deadline:
4/17/2025
Fellowship

MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to improve learning outcomes for all. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
Sep 2025 - May 2026
Location:
Remote with In-Person Summits
$10K - $49,999
MIT SOLVE
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MIT SOLVE: Indigenous Communities Fellowship

Total Funding:
$10,000 or More
Application Opened:
2/3/2025
Application Deadline:
4/17/2025
Fellowship

MIT Solve seeks exceptional innovators supporting community-based solutions by and for Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada. This is a nine-month fellowship with mentorship and funding opportunities.

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Duration:
Sep 2025 - May 2026
Location:
Remote with In-Person Summits
$10K - $49,999
MIT SOLVE
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NewSchools: GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity

Total Funding:
$300,000
Application Opened:
3/10/2025
Application Deadline:
4/15/2025
Grant

We’re excited to announce a new funding opportunity focused on GenAI math tutoring solutions built on specialized foundation models. We’re offering up to $300,000 in grant funding along with tailored technical assistance, product feedback, and piloting and evaluation support.

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Funding Type:
Grant
Duration:
Location:
Remote
Grant
$75K and above
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READY Design Studio Fellowship

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
2/15/2025
Application Deadline:
4/14/2025
Fellowship

Are you an educator or aspiring education entrepreneur with a connection to Rochester? Have you identified a problem in your school or community but aren’t sure what to do next? Apply to the READY Design Studio Fellowship.

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Funding Type:
Duration:
Location:
Rochester, NY
Under $10K
READY
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776 Foundation: Climate Fellowhsip

Total Funding:
$100,000
Application Opened:
3/12/2025
Application Deadline:
4/14/2025
Fellowship

The 776 Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program for 18 - 24 year olds, across the world. Fellows will receive a $100,000 grant over two years to work on projects to fight climate change instead of pursuing a university degree.

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Duration:
Spring 2025 - Spring 2027
Location:
Remote
$75K and above
776 Foundation
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Accelerator

Seed Spot: Retail Brand Accelerator

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

Fully-funded 10-week accelerator for maturing, diverse-founded retail brands

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
May - July 2025
Location:
Remote
Under $10K
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Accelerator

Miller Center for Entrepreneurship - Accelerator

Total Funding:
$0
Application Opened:
1/1/2025
Application Deadline:
4/13/2025
Accelerator

Funding Period:
Funding Type:
Duration:
July 2025
Location:
Remote
Under $10K
Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship
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