Application Timeline for Each Award
Seed Grant Application
- Application deadline: August 1
- Announcement of award recipients: September
Growth Grants and Seeding The Future Grand Prize Applicants
- Application deadline: August 1
- Finalists announced and finalist interviews held: October
- Announcement of award recipients: January
Application Materials
To apply for funding, applicants must submit:
- Responses to all application questions
- A project timeline and budget
Documents to Verify Your Organizational Status and Financial Standing
U.S. or European based for-profit organizations must submit:
- Most recent financial statement that includes a budget and revenue (including disclosure of current levels of investment and financial assets)
- Articles of Incorporation or similar documents
- Federal Tax ID Number (TIN) or tax status documentation
- Certificate of good standing, indicating that the business is properly registered with the state or country
U.S. based non-profit organizations must submit:
- Most recent financial statement (audited financials preferred but not required)
- Most recent 990
- IRS letter of determination
Non-profit organizations based outside of the United States must submit:
- Most recent financial statement (audited financials preferred but not required)
- Documentation verifying that the applicant organization is currently registered as a non-profit organization (equivalent to a US 501(c)(3) public charity) in its country. Please note that IFT may follow up to request additional documentation to verify the applicant’s non-profit status.
To ensure equity and fairness in the review process, applicants must have completed all requested materials and submit them by the deadline indicated above. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
