Dory Foundation Grant for NGOs — Up to $2 Million in Global Funding

The Dory Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2026 global grant program, offering up to $2 million in funding to support young innovators, early-stage charities, and fast-growing non-profit organisations.

With a bold mission to make starting a charity as exciting—and achievable—as launching a startup, the foundation is empowering youth-led initiatives and mission-driven organisations to build, scale, and sustain impactful solutions around the world.

Why This Grant Matters

Many visionary young leaders struggle to launch or expand social-impact projects due to limited access to early funding. The Dory Foundation aims to remove this barrier by providing flexible capital, mentorship, and visibility to promising changemakers.

This initiative enables:

• Youth-led projects to move from ideas to reality
• Emerging charities to grow into sustainable organisations
• Non-profits to scale high-impact programs more rapidly

About the Dory Foundation Grant

This funding call is open globally and targets:

• Individuals under 25 with a strong desire to create social impact
• Early-stage and established non-profits
• Mission-driven organisations working in any social-impact sector

Whether in education, health, climate action, poverty alleviation, innovation, community development, or youth empowerment—the opportunity is open.

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Grant Categories and Funding Levels

Seed Grants

For individuals who want to start a charity but rely on day-to-day jobs or lack initial capital.

These small grants are:

• Easy to apply for
• Designed to help innovators launch quickly
• Ideal for early ideation and testing

Normal Charity Grants — $10,000 to $250,000

For established non-profits delivering measurable impact.

Funding supports:

• Program expansion
• Organizational sustainability
• New initiatives
• Scaling proven solutions

Individual Project Grants

Targeted at youth under 25 running personal social-impact projects.

Perfect for:

• Early-stage innovators
• Creatives with mission-driven ideas
• Community-focused project developers

What Grantees Receive

Beyond financial support, selected applicants will also gain:

• Access to a global network of funders
• Mentorship and advisory opportunities
• Connections to other social innovators
• Increased visibility for their initiatives

This combination of funding + ecosystem support helps amplify long-term impact.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet the following:

• Must be under 25 years old
• Must be planning or running a non-profit or personal social-impact project
• Must demonstrate potential for meaningful impact
• Open to all nationalities and all regions

Early-stage ideas are welcome—clarity of purpose and commitment matter most

APPLY FOR THE DORY FOUNDATION GRANT