The Draper Richards Foundation provides selected social entrepreneurs with funding of $100,000 annually for three years. The funds are specifically and solely for entrepreneurs starting new non-profit organizations. The Draper Richards Fellowships are highly selective. We only award six fellowships per year so we can fully engage with our portfolio of grantee organizations.

We critique the ability of the organization to create significant social change. The idea must be sustainable and scalable. The founder must have the skills to manage a national or global organization. The organizations we select will demonstrate innovative ways to solve existing social problems. The Foundation accepts proposals for a variety of public service areas, including, but not limited to, education, youth and families, the environment, arts, health, and community and economic development. We seek organizations that are or plan to be national or global in scope. Please submit a brief proposal of no more than 3 pages, plus an attached resume