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SBA STEP Grant: Get Up to $10,000 to Export Your Products

The SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides grants to small businesses to cover the costs of international marketing, trade shows, and export compliance.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 (varies by state) Deadline: Ongoing (Rolling deadlines by state) Location: United States

Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship: $2 Million for Systems-Changing Leaders

One of the most prestigious awards for social entrepreneurs. The Skoll Award provides $2,000,000 over four years to leaders creating systemic change in healthcare, education, environment, and social justice.

Amount: $2,000,000 over four years Deadline: Dec 1, 2025 Location: Global

Techstars Accelerator: $120,000 Investment for Early-Stage Startups

One of the world's most extensive accelerator networks, running 50+ programs annually across verticals including climate, fintech, healthtech, space, mobility, and Web3. Startups receive $120,000 in funding, three months of intensive mentorship, investor introductions, and lifetime access to a global alumni network of 3,700+ companies.

Amount: $120,000 investment for 6% equity plus optional $100,000 convertible note Deadline: Apr 10, 2025 Location: Global
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UNICEF Venture Fund

Equity-free funding and product mentorship for early-stage, open-source technology startups improving the lives of children.

Amount: Up to $100,000 equity-free investment Deadline: May 31, 2025 Location: Global

United Nations Development Programme - Wikipedia

Provides catalytic funding for public sector partners experimenting with portfolio approaches to the SDGs.

Amount: USD $250,000–$1,000,000 Deadline: Mar 21, 2025 Location: Global South

Win $20K–$100K for Democracy Work 2025: Guide to National Endowment for Democracy Grants for NGOs and Independent Media

If your organization is working to defend human rights, support independent journalism, or strengthen civic institutions in a place where those things are under pressure, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is one of the few major funders t...

Amount: Average $50,000 (Range: $20k - $100k+) Deadline: Jan 15, 2025 Location: Global

WIPO Global Awards 2026: How to Win the World's Top IP Prize

The WIPO Global Awards recognize SMEs and startups that use intellectual property to drive positive impact. Winners get global promotion, mentorship, and a trip to Geneva.

Type: Prize Amount: Global Recognition + Mentorship + Trip to Geneva Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 Location: Global

World Food Programme - Wikipedia

Accelerates proven solutions combating hunger and malnutrition through de-risking capital and field support.

Amount: USD $500,000–$2,000,000 plus operational support Deadline: Mar 30, 2025 Location: Global

Y Combinator Accelerator

Flagship Silicon Valley accelerator investing $500K in early-stage startups through an intensive three-month program.

Type: Accelerator Amount: $500K total: $125K for 7% equity plus $375K on an uncapped SAFE with MFN Deadline: Apr 22, 2025 Location: United States and Global