Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Funding

Open all year Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) United States

Grant plus other support

Up to $300,000 over 3 years, as grant or investment.

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Three-year funding and board support for early-stage social enterprises working in India and elsewhere
Who can apply: Non-profit or impact-first company operating in India
Usually 2 to 5 years old, rarely over 10
Plan to reach at least 10,000 lives in 5 years
Companies: seed to Series A; DRK never leads rounds
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply through the online form on the DRK site. Applications are open all year.
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: International programmes

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