Call for applications for social entrepreneurs who lead scalable, innovative, and impact-first organizations.

About this grant

Call for applications for social entrepreneurs who lead scalable, innovative, and impact-first organizations. Inspired by a venture capital legacy, the foundation aims to dramatically improve the lives of underserved communities globally by supporting products and services with a proven ability to create positive change. The Call focuses on nurturing organizations during their early stages, specifically looking for solutions that leverage existing systems and stakeholders to achieve widespread impact. The foundation utilizes a comprehensive three-pillar model to accelerate the growth of its portfolio organizations: Capital: Selected entrepreneurs receive up to $300K USD in funding, provided over a three-year period as either unrestricted grants or investment capital; Capacity: the foundation provides intensive operational and technical support, which includes dedicated hands-on Board service and specialist resources for fundraising, leadership development, and scaling strategies; and Community: Awardees gain access to an exclusive network of peers and alumni through annual convenings, fostering long-term collaboration and mutual support.

How to apply

1. 1Verify eligibility criteria, including applicant type (e.g., SMEs, consortia), geographic requirements, and funding rates (often 40-100% co-financing).
2. 2Form a consortium if required (e.g., minimum partners from multiple countries for collaborative projects).
3. 3Register as a user and your organization on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC).
4. 4Download templates, prepare Part A (administrative data) and Part B (technical description, budget, impact), and run validation checks.
5. 5Submit online before the deadline; track via confirmation email and code, with evaluation taking 3-6 months.
6. 6Visit https://eufundingportal.eu for application details

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