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
