UpTide Nonprofit Accelerator – Cohort 2

Amount

Up to $30,000

Stipend plus showcase prize

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Odds

5 per cohort

Can you get this?

✓Must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit

✓Organization must serve at least 500 people

✓Mission must address the 'Crisis of Community'

✓Must have new, replicable community-building model

Your real odds

Five organizations are selected per cohort from a national applicant pool, so the odds are steep.

The inaugural cohort drew nonprofits from across the U.S., spanning youth empowerment, disability leadership, and theater, and with only five spots available, selection is genuinely selective.

What it takes

Submit your application

Complete the virtual accelerator8 to 10 hrs/

Attend in-person showcase

Worth knowing

The $25,000 prize goes to one participant at the final showcase, which means your ability to present impact to funders carries as much weight as your program work, and the inaugural winner was recognized for a data-informed approach, so quantifiable outcomes strengthen your case.

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