GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$1,000 grant, awarded annually to 20 finalists.
Full application opens Sept 15, 2026; closes Oct 15, 2026.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Only 20 finalists are selected from the national applicant pool for a $20,000 total fund.
With a fixed cohort of 20 winners and a national reach, competition will be meaningful. Pre-registering early gives you advance notice when the full application opens in September 2026.
WHAT IT TAKES
Pre-register now to get notified when the full application opens — 5 minutes
Submit full application during the open window — Oct 15, 2026 deadline
Semifinalist and finalist review period — Oct 22 – Nov 10, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
Finalists receive more than cash — they also get free access to either Passport Community ($1,499 value) or Zebra Leadership ($1,699 value), so the total package is worth significantly more than the $1,000 grant alone.
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