Mindful Founders Emergency Micro-Grant
Mindful Founders Inc.
$1,000 grand prize + 2 x $500
A $1,000 grand prize and two $500 runner-up grants for mission-driven entrepreneurs in a crisis. The 2026 round is closed; check spring 2027.
The Mindful Founders Emergency Micro-Grant helps mission-driven entrepreneurs facing an unexpected crisis. The prize is a $1,000 grand prize and two $500 runner-up grants. The 2026 application is closed, and the site says to come back in spring 2027. The selection process and written questions are not stated.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Foundation
- Amount range
- $500 – $1,000
- Realistic amount
- One $1,000 grand prize and two $500 runner-up grants.
- Deadline
- 2026 round closed; return in spring 2027 (no date)
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- Nationwide
Who qualifies
- Mission-driven entrepreneurs facing an unexpected crisis
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Emergency business needs (specific rules not published)
Ineligible expenses
- See official program guidance
How to apply
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1
Watch for spring 2027
No dates posted.
~0.2 hrs
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2
Submit the application
Form closed; questions not seen.
~2 hrs
Recheck the page in spring 2027; the form is closed until then.
Deadline & timing
"2026 Application Closed, Come Back in Spring 2027". No dates are posted for the 2027 round. Fee and AI policy not stated.
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Required documents
- Online application (closed; contents not seen)
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