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Research funding opportunities - Apply Now

Progress and Poverty • 654 implied HN points • 10 Feb 26
💰 Finance Grants
  1. The Center for Land Economics launched a short-term Land Economics Fellowship that provides a $3,000 stipend, access to data and mentorship, and a public platform for 4–6 months of focused research; it’s open to people from many backgrounds and applications are due March 1.
  2. The Progress and Poverty Institute is offering Progress of Ideas grants (up to $10,000) to fund research on land value taxation and related topics; they’re especially interested in valuation methods, fiscal and distributional modeling, political messaging, legal constraints, and policy design, with applications due April 6 and eligibility limited to US 501(c)(3) organizations.
  3. The Henry George Foundation of Great Britain offers research grants for work on the modern political and ethical implications of Henry George’s ideas, especially with an international or UK focus, and there’s also a Land Research Network you can join via a short form to connect with other researchers and future opportunities.

Apply For An ACX Grant (2025)

Astral Codex Ten • 6469 implied HN points • 24 Jul 25
💼 Business Grants
  1. ACX Grants is a program that gives small amounts of money to support charitable or scientific projects. This year, they aim to distribute around $1 million in grants.
  2. Applicants can expect grants to range from $5,000 to $50,000, with a few potentially hitting $100,000. The application process is quick, taking about 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Grantees will not only receive financial support but also potential networking opportunities and help from the program's leaders to promote their projects.

How to write (winning) award submissions

Mehdeeka • 3 implied HN points • 10 Mar 26
💼 Business Grants
  1. Give judges clear context and answer the question directly, assuming they don’t know your company or industry.
  2. Prove your claims with concrete evidence—use numbers, ROI, and customer quotes so impact is verifiable.
  3. Be concise and prepared: follow the entry criteria, keep past submissions, involve customers early, and only add attachments that truly add value.

ACX Grants Results 2024

Astral Codex Ten • 9429 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
💼 Business Grants
  1. The ACX Grants Results for 2024 announced several innovative projects that received funding, ranging from lead-acid battery recycling in Nigeria to lobbying for changes in kidney donation laws.
  2. The grantees included projects like developing anti-mosquito drones, creating germicidal UV lightbulbs, and advocating for a specialized pandemic response team at the FDA.
  3. The ACX Grants covered a diverse range of causes, including animal welfare, educational attainment, political change, and innovative medical research like artificial kidney creation and phage therapy.

Open Thread 316

Astral Codex Ten • 2271 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Grants
  1. ACX provides an open thread for weekly discussions where users can post anything, ask questions, and engage in various topics.
  2. ACX Grants project includes initiatives like exploring a mutation to turn off suffering and opportunities for researchers in AI safety.
  3. ACX mentions upcoming events like a book review contest with updated rules and a pushed back due date.
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4 lessons I learned giving 2 million to small businesses

Kenny’s Sub • 259 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
💼 Business Grants
  1. People often feel too scared to ask for what they want, but pushing through that fear can lead to success. It's important to be respectful when following up and seek solutions when faced with a 'no.'
  2. Making mistakes is a part of learning and won't ruin a business if there’s a solid financial backup. It's wise for businesses to have enough savings to cover expenses in tough times.
  3. Prioritizing getting actual customers is more important than focusing on future revenue hopes. It's better to earn money now than gamble on uncertain future profits.

ACX Grants Followup Impact Market

Astral Codex Ten • 1858 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
💼 Business Grants
  1. ACX Grants involves an impact market where investors crowdfund grant proposals with potential for big profits if successful.
  2. Only 44 out of approximately 140 qualified participants have signed up for the impact market so far, with a different approach allowing non-accredited investors to participate.
  3. Investing in impact certificates through this system has risks like potential project failure, but also benefits such as tax deductibility.

Apply to the Moku Guild Boost Program now!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 06 Jan 26
🔮 Crypto Grants
  1. Moku's Guild Boost Program offers grants (up to $50,000 per applicant) to help guilds prepare for Grand Arena Season 1.
  2. Any guild with at least 10 members can apply (competitive experience is optional), and applications are open until two weeks after Season 1 launches or until funds run out.
  3. Guild leaders apply via the online form, wait for approval, add @hantao on Discord, and receive grant funds to buy gems, cards, packs, or contest entries.

Emergent Ventures FAQ

Samstack • 884 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
💼 Business Grants
  1. Emergent Ventures grant program supports talented individuals with various projects, not just projects to improve society.
  2. To apply, have a low-cost, high-potential idea, be a talented young writer or communicator, and be ambitious.
  3. Grant amounts vary based on project, usually ranging from $5k to $20k; application process involves filling a one-page form with a 1500-word proposal.

Academic Apocalypse?

Unsafe Science • 146 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
🔬 Science Grants
  1. The NIH is cutting grant overhead from 50% or more down to 15%, which could deeply impact research funding. This change has caused a lot of concern among scientists about how it might hurt innovation in the U.S.
  2. Many academics fear that these cuts to indirect costs are a threat to vital research programs. Since a lot of university funding relies on these indirect costs, losing them could lead to fewer jobs and less support for important studies.
  3. Despite the worries, there is a possibility that reducing indirect costs could free up more money for actual research projects. This change could lead to a rethinking of spending priorities, focusing more on direct scientific work.

Introducing Ronin Ecosystem Grants!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 110 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🔮 Crypto Grants
  1. Ronin is launching Ecosystem Grants to support builders and innovative projects in the crypto space, offering $10 million in funding.
  2. There are different grant programs available, including one that provides up to $300K for development costs and another for $20K to help cover user onboarding expenses.
  3. To apply for a grant, teams can fill out an online application and will receive support in building their projects, with no deadlines for applications.

Finishing Up Painting This Way Because I Got a Grant to Paint That Way

The False Consensus Effect • 59 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Grants
  1. The artist received a grant to create a series of large abstract paintings by a specific deadline, leading to a shift in their current painting style.
  2. The artist is planning to explore new painting techniques inspired by past painters and faces the challenge of painting something invisible to them but visible to others.
  3. The post includes images of various paintings created by the artist, showcasing different styles, sizes, and mediums used in their work.

Jobs and Opps at ITV, The Guardian, BBC Asian Network, Global Witness, and Many, Many More ☀️

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 119 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
💼 Business Grants
  1. Newsletter recommendations can be considered a source of comfort and quiet time, away from social media clutter.
  2. Keeping things simple and focusing on core strengths can be beneficial for success.
  3. Various job opportunities in journalism are available at organizations like ITV, The Guardian, BBC Asian Network, Global Witness, and more.

Lightning Grants are LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 08 Aug 25
🔮 Crypto Grants
  1. Ronin Lightning Grants are now available, offering up to $20K in funding for your projects. This is a great chance for developers to get financial support for their ideas.
  2. Successful applicants can benefit from discounts on tools, access to a supportive community, and guidance from experienced teams. This can really help you grow your project.
  3. The program welcomes a variety of builders, including solo devs and small teams, looking to create innovative solutions. If you have an idea, now is a good time to apply!

Want to teach repair to K-12 kids? There's a grant for that!

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🚌 Education Grants
  1. The Culture of Repair Project is offering grants of up to $10,000 to create educational programs teaching sustainable repair to K-12 students.
  2. The projects funded by the grant focus on repair education as a way to address environmental and societal challenges through changing cultural relationships with material objects and social systems.
  3. Culture of Repair emphasizes the importance of repair in fostering a circular economy and encouraging active student engagement in choosing repair practices.

Manifest Grants

Fifty Years News • 35 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🔬 Science Grants
  1. Innovative ideas in science often struggle to get funding for testing and development.
  2. Manifest Grants provides fast funding of $25,000 to $100,000 for scientists to accelerate their ideas in 30 minutes application time.
  3. The goal is to bridge the gap between lab bench ideas and real-world impact by supporting innovators in translating their ideas into solutions.

We launched a podcast 🎤

Grant & Co • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jul 21
🎙 Podcasts Grants
  1. Grantco launched a podcast where they interview grantors to help applicants understand what they are looking for and common mistakes to avoid.
  2. The podcast aims to bridge the gap between grantors and entrepreneurs by providing a platform for connection and understanding beyond just signing contracts.
  3. Listeners are encouraged to give ratings, ask questions, and suggest other grantors to be interviewed on the podcast.

Inside a grant review

Grant & Co • 19 implied HN points • 16 Oct 20
💼 Business Grants
  1. Grant reviewers have specific expectations and preferences when evaluating proposals.
  2. Proposals can be rejected due to various reasons, including unique excuses for missed calls.
  3. There are diverse grant opportunities available with different focuses and funding amounts.

QF Community Microgrants

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
💼 Business Grants
  1. Applications for quantumformalism.com open-source microgrant scheme are now available on a rolling basis, allowing anyone to apply for $5k - $10k to develop open-source ideas
  2. The microgrant program seeks to fund bold ideas with strong mathematical aspects, providing PhD-level mathematicians as mentors, and is not interested in supporting incremental improvements to existing projects
  3. Proposals in specific technical themes and industries aligned with their interests have potential for longer-term funding/collaboration opportunities with the company

🚀 Stay ahead of the game: market updates, 7 startup grants, LP benefits, and more

Lolita's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 May 23
💼 Business Grants
  1. The market is showing various trends like slowing inflation, high interest rates, and increased retail spending.
  2. Black Love Day embraces peace and love, originating as a day to celebrate Christian martyrs before becoming a commercial holiday focused on chocolates and cards.
  3. Various grants and benefits are available for founders, including grants for underrepresented groups like women and BIPOC founders.

Funded better, faster, stronger, ever after

Grant & Co • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 20
💼 Business Grants
  1. Welcome to the Grant & Co newsletter for tips on raising more grant funding.
  2. The blog mentioned various interesting topics like 'Market Segmentation of Public Toilets' and 'Plastic Waste to Plastic Posts'.
  3. Consider signing up for new articles to keep up with funding insights.