Awesome Foundation: $1,000 for an original idea
The foundation gives small grants every month. The conditions are few: the idea has to be unusual. Below is what the form asks and how to answer each question.
- Amount
- Fixed: $1,000 per project
- How often
- Grants are awarded every month. Each chapter has its own schedule.
- Who can apply
- An individual or a small team. Projects that are short of $1,000.
- Commercial projects
- Supported, if the idea is original.
- Chapter
- The form asks you to choose a chapter. There is no chapter in Kyrgyzstan. The closest in the region is Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Check the terms with the chapter.
- Language
- The form is in English. Check with the chapter before you apply.
Form questions and what to write
All questions in the form, in order. Required ones are marked.
Chapter you apply to
Choose from the list. For Kyrgyzstan, pick the closest one in the region. Check the terms before you apply.
Your name
How you would like to be addressed.
Application follow-up will go to this address. Check it carefully.
Phone number
Optional.
Project title
A short, clear title on one line.
Project website
If you have a page or social profile. Leave empty if not.
Tell us about your awesome project!
The main answer. Say what problem you see, what you want to do, how exactly, for whom, and what will change.
How will you use the money?
The budget. List the expense items with amounts. The total must not exceed $1,000.
Tell us a little about yourself
Who you are and what you have already done on this topic. No long biography needed.
Project images
Up to 5 images. Optional, but they help the trustees understand the idea.
Extra answers 1–3
These may depend on the chapter. Fill them in if the form shows them.
Not sure how to answer?
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This is not a guarantee of approval. The decision is made by the chapter's trustees. Conditions can change, so check the official site before you apply.