Apply Now: $300,000 for Early-Stage Social Impact Organizations

About

The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation offers a funding opportunity of up to $300,000 for early-stage social impact organizations that are ready to scale their solutions in critical areas such as health, education, and climate resilience, providing unrestricted funding and extensive operational support over three years.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Up to $300,000 in unrestricted funding, disbursed over three years.
• 🎓 Operational Support
• Comprehensive operational support including board services, capacity building, and access to a global network.
• 🤝 Weekly Interaction
• Weekly interactions with senior team members for guidance and support.
• 📈 Strategic Support
• Specialized support for fundraising, organizational development, and scaling strategies.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to organizations operating in Africa, Europe, India, and the USA, with some opportunities in Latin America.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be an independent nonprofit organization, B Corporation, C Corporation, hybrid organization, or a fiscally sponsored entity with a clear separation plan.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must be in the post-pilot, pre-scale stage with a product already in the market showing early impact.
• 💰 Impact Requirements
• Solutions must directly impact at least 10,000 people within five years and demonstrate exponential growth potential.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• The founding team must be full-time and possess a deep understanding of the problem being addressed.