Imagine Award Grant – $20,000 Funding for Early Childhood Changemakers in the U.S.
The Imagine Award by the Promise Fund provides $20,000 in flexible funding and a six-month cohort-based learning experience for early childhood innovators across the U.S.
Overview
The Imagine Award by the Promise Fund provides transformative support for early childhood innovators across the United States. Designed to empower community-rooted leaders, this programme offers $20,000 in flexible funding and a six-month cohort-based learning experience to help changemakers turn their ideas into reality. Recipients also benefit from direct mentorship, peer connections, and multi-day convenings to support pilot design and execution.
Eligibility
Applicants and proposed ideas must meet specific criteria:
- Based in and primarily serving children and families in the United States.
- Deeply connected to communities impacted by the work and committed to centering community voice.
- Self-motivated, creative problem-solvers ready to execute a pilot within six months of receiving the award.
- Ideas must be clearly defined, equity-driven, and in or ready to enter an initial testing or piloting phase.
Benefits
- $20,000 in flexible grant funding to use at the recipient’s discretion for testing or piloting.
- One-on-one support and tailored help from the Promise team.
- Access to experienced mentors, cohort workshops, in-person multi-day gatherings, and ongoing alumni support.
How to Apply
Eligible changemakers can apply by accessing the online application form and completing the submission process before the deadline.
Deadline
Applications close on August 28, 2026.