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Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation · Global, social impact
Hybrid Applications open

Applications accepted year round

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports early-stage social enterprises with a three-year package of capacity-building support, capital, and community engagement. It provides up to $300,000 USD in unrestricted grant funding or investment capital, plus up to $500,000 USD worth of in-kind operational and technical support, including a board service role from a DRK team member.

Programme terms

Amount
Up to $300,000 USD in unrestricted grant funding or investment capital over three years, plus up to $500,000 USD worth of in-kind capacity-building support
Funding type
Hybrid
Stages
Early Traction
Industries
Social Impact
Regions
Global
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Social entrepreneurs with scalable, innovative, impact-first solutions serving underserved communities, within DRK's priority geographies and sectors
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Data checked: October 1, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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