The Awesome Foundation awards no-strings-attached monthly micro-grants (typically $1,000) through autonomous local chapters to individuals and small groups proposing surprising, creative, and fast-moving projects that boost community vibrancy. While many chapters fund arts, pop-up public projects, and tech experiments, the foundation also runs targeted micro-programs (e.g., Conservation & Climate) to support hands-on environmental and wildlife work often overlooked by larger funders. Chapters operate independently worldwide, so priorities and recipient types vary by chapter but skew toward small-scale, high-concept, locally rooted initiatives.
Distributed as monthly $1,000 micro-grants through independent local chapters (rolling/monthly cycles in most chapters); occasional themed program rounds (e.g., Conservation & Climate) with specific deadlines. Grants are small, one-time, no-restriction awards chosen by chapter trustees — often for individuals, informal groups, or pilot projects.
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Apply to the local chapter that matches your project’s geography and tone (chapters set their own priorities). Prepare a short, compelling pitch that shows immediate community impact or a playful/innovative idea; include visuals or a prototype if possible. Expect rolling monthly review in most chapters; for the Conservation & Climate program note the program deadline (e.g., Jan 30) and ensure you can receive funds via PayPal, Wise, or Venmo.
Current and upcoming funding from The Awesome Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants should have an awesome project; chapters independently decide what counts as awesome. Projects can be novel, experimental, and may span many areas. Applications are submitted to a specific chapter.
Deadline: Typically monthly; no fixed deadline stated on the site.
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