DRK Foundation Grant Program 2025

DRK Foundation Grant Program 2025

Deadline: 31st December 2025
Funding: Up to $300,000 USD over 3 years (unrestricted)
Target: Early-stage social impact organizations

Overview

The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation supports early-stage organizations addressing critical social and environmental challenges with innovative and scalable solutions. The foundation focuses on organizations that have demonstrated initial success and are ready to scale their impact.

DRK combines financial support with operational and strategic guidance, including:

• Dedicated board mentorship

• Organizational development

• Fundraising and leadership support

• Scaling strategies

• Community network of portfolio organizations for shared learning

Eligibility

• Independent nonprofits

• Mission-driven for-profit entities (C Corps, B Corps, hybrid organizations)

• Fiscally sponsored organizations planning for independence

• Operating post-pilot, pre-scale, typically 2–5 years old

• Proven model with early indications of impact

• Founders deeply connected to the communities they serve

• Geographic focus: Africa, Europe, India, USA (select opportunities in Latin America and Israel)

Application Requirements

• Online submission (30–60 minutes)

• Business plan or pitch deck outlining:

  • Mission and social problem addressed

  • Unique solution

  • Demonstrated impact to date

• Multi-stage selection process including interviews and due diligence

Benefits

• Unrestricted funding to scale operations

• Strategic guidance and mentorship

• Access to DRK’s global network and operational resources

This grant is ideal for organizations ready to expand their reach and strengthen their operations while receiving financial support and strategic mentorship.

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