GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$50,000 grant per winner (3 awarded), plus mentorship and resources — once per year
Runs annually; the 2026 cycle closed June 1, 2026. Winners announced July 27, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant, Program
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Only 3 winners are chosen from a national pool each year.
10 finalists are selected first from all applicants, then judged down to 3 winners — making this highly competitive. The program has run annually since 2020.
WHAT IT TAKES
Record a short video pitch explaining your business — A few hours to prepare and film
Submit application online during the open window — Under 1 hour
If selected as a finalist, compete in the next round before judges — Ongoing through July
WORTH KNOWING
The program publishes a 'Judges' Best Practices Guide Video' each cycle — reviewing it closely is the clearest signal of what the judge panel is looking for in a winning pitch.
MORE LIKE THIS
Big Idea Grant
$1,000 one-time grant, one awarded per month
Women entrepreneurs in the US, for-profit, age 18+, at any stage can apply monthly for $1,000.
Black Ambition Prize
$1,000,000 grand prize, awarded annually
Black founders and other underrepresented founders with a US-based startup that has raised less than $1M and has a minimum viable product can apply.
Sky's The Limit Grant
Up to $2,500 per grant, awarded monthly.
Monthly $2,500 startup grants open to entrepreneurs in the US, Canada, and UK, with a focus on underrepresented founders.
$50B+ in available capital across grants, VC funds, CDFIs, and accelerators. Filter by your industry, stage, and region, and see everything you qualify for.
Explore the funding database →
$19/month · cancel anytime