HuCapital x Desmond Fontaine Foundation ‘Catalyst’ Grant 2025 [U.S. Only]

The HuCapital x Desmond Fontaine Foundation ‘Catalyst’ Grant is designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs who are building innovative product-driven and community-based businesses. This grant provides non-dilutive funding to support dreamers, innovators, and worldly thinkers who are making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities. Applications are open now !

They are looking for bold ideas and ambitious founders who align with HuCapital’s mission to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and innovators. Whether you’re launching a product that solves a real-world problem or creating a business that fosters genuine community connections, this grant is here to help you take your vision to the next level.

Grant of HuCapital

• They will provide a $1,500 MicroGrant.

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Eligibility for HuCapital

• You must be the founder or co-founder of the business.
• Your business must be community-centric (i.e. social or professional groups) or product-centric (i.e. web, mobile, SaaS, food, beverage, consumer, clothing, etc.).
• Open to early-stage founders.
• Applicants must be based in the United States.
• The grant must be used to support product development, marketing, operations, or another key aspect of scaling your product-centric business.
• Your company DOES NOT need to be a registered business entity (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, etc.). They recognize that this fund may be necessary for you to set up these legal entities.
• Businesses that are solving meaningful problems, introducing new approaches, or improving existing solutions will be given preference.

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Application

The application deadline is Friday, April 30, 2025. The winner will be notified no later than Monday, June 30, 2025.

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