GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$1,000 grand prize; two $500 runner-up awards (one-time grants)
The 2026 deadline was July 10, 2026, which has passed. Check Mindful Founders for any future cycles.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Only three awards exist total: one $1,000 grand prize and two $500 runner-up prizes.
The pool is extremely small, so competition for these awards is likely high relative to the number of winners. A compelling community-impact story and a specific, realistic spending plan are critical to standing out.
WHAT IT TAKES
Document your crisis clearly, including what happened and why it threatens your business — 1–2 hours
Build a structured fund utilization plan with priorities and expected outcomes — 2–3 hours
Submit application via Mindful Founders (linked from the funder page) — 30–60 minutes
WORTH KNOWING
The evaluation explicitly weights community impact—businesses serving underserved populations or vulnerable groups—so leading with that angle rather than just financial need will strengthen your application.
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