The Elevate Prize

$300,000 unrestricted ($250,000 to the organization, $50,000 to the individual leader), awarded once as part of a two-year program.

Runs annually; nominations for the current cycle closed May 2026. Check elevateprize.org for the next nomination window.

AMOUNT

$300,000 unrestricted ($250,000 to the organization, $50,000 to the individual leader), awarded once as part of a two-year program.

AMOUNT

$300,000 unrestricted ($250,000 to the organization, $50,000 to the individual leader), awarded once as part of a two-year program.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; nominations for the current cycle closed May 2026. Check elevateprize.org for the next nomination window.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; nominations for the current cycle closed May 2026. Check elevateprize.org for the next nomination window.

FUNDING TYPE

Fellowship, Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You're eligible if you lead a registered nonprofit as CEO, ED, or founder and your org can operationally handle a two-year partnership.

Your organization must be a registered nonprofit (U.S. 501(c)(3) or international equivalent) with annual budgets ideally between $2M and $10M, though exceptions are considered. You must be at least 18 and the primary driver of the organization's vision.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Roughly 10 winners are selected per annual cohort from a global pool of nominations.

The foundation has supported 60+ winners over 6 years, suggesting roughly 10 per cohort. The process is multi-stage and highly competitive—nominees must first be invited to apply before submitting a full application.

WHAT IT TAKES

Submit a nomination (self or third-party) during the open window — April–May
If selected, complete a full application upon invitation — July–August
Multi-round evaluation and finalist interview — September–November
Winners notified and announced — November–January

WORTH KNOWING

Winners are evaluated on 'narrative power' alongside impact and leadership—how compellingly you tell your story matters as much as your results. Organizations outside the $2M–$10M budget range are explicitly still considered if the readiness and opportunity for impact are clear.

Apply on the funder’s site →

NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)

Up to $8M–$37.5M per award; granted annually in competitive cycles

Nonprofits and research institutions in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions (states, territories, or commonwealths with historically lower NSF funding) can apply.

TED & POSCA Global Artist Search — Residency 2026

$15,000 per artist (covers fees, production, and documentation); four awards per annual cycle.

Open to artists worldwide who make community-rooted public art; four winners selected annually.

Essentials & Tiny Fellowships for Education Founders

Up to $25K per award; fellowship and grant formats available.

Education founders in the USA at any stage can apply for small grants or fellowships up to $25K.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

$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