If you are running a nonprofit or a mission driven startup that is making a real difference, this is a grant you should take a look at. The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports leaders who are working to solve big problems in areas like education, economic opportunity, healthcare, and community development. 💵 Funding Available Up to $300,000 in total support Most organizations receive about $100,000 per year for up to 3 years They also provide mentorship and strategic support to help your organization grow. 👥 Who This Is For This opportunity is best for: • Nonprofits • Social impact startups • Organizations solving real community challenges Traditional small businesses usually do not qualify unless the business has a clear social impact mission. 📝 Apply Here https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding 📣 Let’s Celebrate the Action Takers If you apply for this grant: 📸 Take a screenshot when you submit your application Then either: • Post it here inside the community OR • Share it on social media and tag @inganykole We love celebrating people who are going after the funding. Remember, the people who get funded are the ones who actually apply. 💜

Drop your answers below 👇🏽 1️⃣ Who are you speaking to this week? (Be specific. Not “everyone.”) 2️⃣ What is the #1 problem they’re dealing with right now? 3️⃣ What ONE platform are you focusing on this week? (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube) 4️⃣ What are 3 things you can help them with around that problem? Now turn that into content: 📝 Post 1: Call out the problem 📝 Post 2: Teach ONE solution or tip 📝 Post 3: Share a short story, lesson, or belief shift 5️⃣ What day are you posting each one? (Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu/Sat) 6️⃣ What is your call-to-action? (Comment, DM you, join your email list, book a call, etc.) 🔥 Finish This Sentence (REQUIRED): “This week, I am showing up for ________ on ________ and helping them with ________.” 🚨 If You’re Stuck on #1 or #2… That means you don’t fully know your audience yet — and that’s okay. 👉 Join us Tuesday night for a live training: “Who You Serve & What to Say to Them” Because content gets easy once clarity is locked in. Drop your answers below 👇🏽 Let’s plan it. Then post it. 💜

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Before you apply, make sure this fits your situation. Grant: Arch Grants Startup Competition Amount: $75,000 (free money, not a loan) Deadline: March 31, 2026 Apply: https://archgrants.org/programs/startup-competition/ What the money can be used for: You can use the funds for normal business expenses such as: - Hiring staff or contractors - Paying yourself - Marketing and growth - Product or technology development - Operating and scaling your business Who qualifies: - Early-stage startup founders - Businesses with growth and job-creation potential - Founders willing to relocate their business headquarters to St. Louis, Missouri ⚠️ Important: Relocation is required if you are selected. You do not have to be in St. Louis to apply, but you must move your company there if awarded. Pro tip: Only apply if relocation is realistic for you. If not, there are other grants that do not require moving — and we’ll focus on those.

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