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DRK Foundation social enterprise funding

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK)

Amount or benefit
Up to $300,000 USD in either unrestricted grant funding or investment capital over three years, plus up to $500,000 USD of in-kind capacity support
Deadline
Rolling
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Early-stage, high-impact social enterprises (nonprofit or for-profit) anywhere in the world, with full-time founders, an innovative solution that serves an underserved population and pilot results; DRK generally avoids financings above a $15M post-money valuation.

Applicant type
Nonprofit/NGOBusiness
Business stage
Early-stage
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Social impact & nonprofitsBusiness & entrepreneurshipAny field

What you get

Up to $300,000 USD in either unrestricted grant funding or investment capital over three years, plus up to $500,000 USD of in-kind capacity support

Notes
Highly selective venture philanthropy; DRK takes a board seat for three years.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Rolling
Deadline details
Applications accepted year-round
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (drkfoundation.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply at drkfoundation.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
drkfoundation.org
From the official page
“Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation accepts applications for funding year-round.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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