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The Accelerator
Support for early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits
Latest source updateLast Update: August 11, 2026Latest change: The FAQ now shows exact 2026–2027 Accelerator dates, updated workshop timing, and revised resource links.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 11, 2026
Latest change: The FAQ now shows exact 2026–2027 Accelerator dates, updated workshop timing, and revised resource links.
Accelerator FAQ dates and workshop updated
The FAQ for The Accelerator now lists exact program timing instead of approximate windows, including an application period of August 17 to September 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT, an application workshop on August 12 from 10–11 a.m. PT, final notifications by the end of 2026, and a program run from late February to early June 2027 with demo days in late May to early June 2027. The same FAQ also updates several support links, including the no-MVP guidance link and the Tech Nonprofit Tools/AI tools resource path, and it replaces the Pitch Camp registration form link with a new form URL.
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
September 7, 2026
Opened August 17, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Accelerator is Fast Forward’s three-month program for early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits, offering $25K+ in unrestricted funding. It helps participants perfect fundraising pitches, build stronger teams, and learn through a scaling-focused nonprofit curriculum with expert mentorship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Grant-making Foundations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fundraising pitch development
- Team building
- Board development, impact measurement, and volunteer management
- Product, GTM, and strategies for scaling
- Demo Day pitch preparation and presentation
Documents Needed
- Organization name
- Website URL
- Organization one-liner
- Brief description of the organization’s work
- Issue areas and technology used by the organization
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits
- Current leaders of the organization
- Organizations registered as nonprofits in their country if based outside the U.S.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit social enterprises
Eligible expenses
- Unrestricted organizational funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Global
Selection criteria
- Our application review process is holistic, assessing all facets of an organization.
- Leadership: visionary leaders who can navigate both the tech and nonprofit worlds.
- Tech Talent: mission-driven tech talent in leadership roles or solid plans to bring it on board.
- Impact Potential and Scalability: the scale and depth of the organization’s potential impact, with software-based solutions that have high growth potential.
- Lived Experience and Alignment: leaders who have personally experienced a problem and organizations where Fast Forward’s investment can make a difference.
Processing and Agreement
- Our application review process is holistic, assessing all facets of an organization.
- If selected, you’ll participate in a 40-minute interview with our team.
- We may also ask clarifying questions via email during the application period.
Additional information
- Fast Forward provides ongoing portfolio support after the Accelerator.
- Support may include tailored programming, peer circles, and one-on-one advising.
- Portfolio organizations continue to be promoted to funders.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Accelerator Program
What is the The Accelerator?
The Accelerator is Fast Forward’s three-month program for early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits, offering $25K+ in unrestricted funding. It helps participants perfect fundraising pitches, build stronger teams, and learn through a scaling-focused nonprofit curriculum with expert mentorship.
How much funding can be received?
The Accelerator Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 7, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the The Accelerator program?
To be eligible for the The Accelerator program, you must:
Tech nonprofit organizations
Founder-led applicants
Organizations seeking to scale impact
What expenses are eligible under The Accelerator?
Fundraising pitch development
Team building
Board development, impact measurement, and volunteer management
Product, GTM, and strategies for scaling
Demo Day pitch preparation and presentation
Who can I contact for more information about the The Accelerator?
You can contact Fast Forward (ffwd) by email at accelerator@ffwd.org.
Where is the The Accelerator available?
The The Accelerator program is available across Canada.