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Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants
Community ideas backed by local chapters
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Awesome Foundation supports individuals, groups, and organizations through independent chapters, including the Tashkent chapter in Uzbekistan. It backs community projects with local impact and favors ideas that contribute to their own communities rather than personal ventures or existing efforts with little incremental benefit.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that contribute to their own communities.
Documents Needed
- Project details
- Project title
- Project website, if available
- Information about yourself
- Up to 5 project images
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Groups
- Organizations
Eligible expenses
- General project costs supported by the selected chapter's monthly grant.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that are personal and limited in their community impact.
- Existing efforts that would not see significant incremental benefit from a small grant.
Eligible geographic areas
- Uzbekistan
Selection criteria
- Most chapters show a strong preference for projects that contribute to their own communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose a chapter
- Select a chapter near you, where you have roots, or a thematic chapter that fits your idea.
- If needed, choose “Any” on the application form.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in your name and email.
- Provide the project title and project website, if any.
- Describe the project, explain how the money will be used, and share information about yourself.
- Upload up to 5 images if available.
- Step 3: Submit the form
- Send the application through the online submission form.
Processing and Agreement
- Most chapters meet monthly to review applications and decide on a recipient.
- Some chapters make decisions at live pitch events open to the public.
- If you haven't heard anything within a few months of applying, it's likely your project was not selected.
- Most chapters continue to consider applications from previous months, so there is no need to apply again unless your idea has changed.
Additional information
- Each chapter operates entirely independently.
- Most chapters are geographic, but a few are organized along thematic lines.
- A small community of volunteers takes care of the global shared infrastructure.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants Program
What is the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
The Awesome Foundation supports individuals, groups, and organizations through independent chapters, including the Tashkent chapter in Uzbekistan. It backs community projects with local impact and favors ideas that contribute to their own communities rather than personal ventures or existing efforts with little incremental benefit.
What expenses are eligible under Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
Projects that contribute to their own communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
You can contact The Awesome Foundation by email at join@awesomefoundation.org.
Where is the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants available?
The Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants?
Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants is funded by The Awesome Foundation