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Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) Grants

The DRK Foundation offers early-stage funding and strategic support to high-impact social entrepreneurs. Selected organizations receive up to $300,000 in unrestricted grant funding over three years, along with hands-on coaching and access to a global network of peers.

Who can apply

Social enterprises (non-profit, for-profit, hybrid) in early stages (typically 1-3 years old); national or global in reach; led by a full-time entrepreneur; not local-only or research-focused.

Perks & benefits

Unrestricted funding
Hands-on coaching
Access to global network of peers

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Funding

$0 – $300k

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Eligibility criteria

Exceptional, full-time entrepreneurs with vision, intelligence, influence, ambition, discretion, and follow-through.
Potential to scale nationally or globally, not local-only.
Sustainable impact: game-changing ideas that address root causes and deliver enduring benefits.
Early-stage: organizations typically 1-3 years old, led by a prepared, committed leader.
Domestic (U.S.) and international organizations eligible.
Supports non-profit, for-profit, and hybrid social enterprises.
Does not fund community-based organizations with no scaling interest.
Does not fund organizations solely focused on research development.

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) Grants

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