All Good Ventures Startup Support Programme 2026 is a grant from All Good Ventures that funds early-stage social enterprises working to alleviate extreme hardship globally. The 12-month program supports pre-seed, seed, and early-stage businesses — typically within their first two years — that are building financially sustainable models with profits directed toward helping people in desperate need.

Priority areas include ventures addressing poverty and lack of access to basic necessities. Eligible applicants must be social enterprises (not nonprofits), demonstrate a viable path to financial sustainability, and commit at least 20 hours per week to the program. Applications close at 11:59pm NZT on 31 March 2026.

Seed funding amounts are provided on a case-by-case basis.

Application For Funding | All Good Ventures data-cycle-pause-on-hover="true" data-cycle-progressive="#feature-progressive-slides" Become an All Good Venture Our annual application round is now OPEN , closing at 11:59pm NZT on 31 March 2026. Please read the eligibility criteria below before applying. Full eligibility criteria To apply for our 12-month programme you must meet these six criteria.

Criteria 1. Your business can be defined as a social enterprise. We fund/support social enterprises, not non-profits.

By definition, a social enterprise is a business with a social motive. It aims to maximise profits and use the money for a specific social cause. Basically, it makes money and makes a difference.

Criteria 2. Your business is in the pre-seed, seed or early stages of development. We fund/support social enterprises in the beginning stages of a business lifecycle.

In official terms, this means pre-seed, seed and sometimes early stage (see definitions in our General FAQs ). In everyday terms, you have a well-thought-out business concept, or you might have moved that concept through to market – but only just! To paint a picture: the majority of those accepted with us in the past have been within their first two years of business.

Criteria 3: Your business has potential for financial sustainability. We fund/support social enterprises that won’t rely on grants or donations forever. We know this doesn’t happen overnight.

But we want to see that your business model strives to make enough revenue to, eventually, cover costs including salaries AND return a profit for the benefit of people in need. Criteria 4: Your business intends for profits to bring freedom to people in need. Our core purpose is to liberate as many lives as possible from extreme hardship across the globe.

With that in mind, we solely fund/support social enterprises that put eventual profits towards bringing freedom to people in desperate need. We consider people in need to be those who lack equal access to one or more of life’s basic requirements: food and/or water, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, safety, employment, or other.

We want to see that you have a specific community in mind that fits this definition, and that profits will be used to alleviate their hardship. Note : If your enterprise primarily serves an environmental cause, we kindly request that you look elsewhere for support. We exclusively fund/support social enterprises that are people-centric, not planet-focused .

Criteria 5: You are committed to participating in our year-long programme. We fund/support people looking for more than just money. Successful applicants receive a seed funding grant upfront, but also commit to engaging in a year-long mentoring programme requiring the development of a business plan and budget early on, and monthly mentoring meetings thereafter.

We want to know you’re ready for this. Criteria 6: You have realistic time and capacity for your business. We fund/support individuals who genuinely prioritise their business from day one.

It shouldn't be a lesser priority compared to other major commitments like regular employment, education, or other entrepreneurial ventures. Ideally, a minimum of 20 hours per week should be given to it, with a future goal of full-time engagement. We want to see a realistic estimate of your time availability in your application.

Applications require you to submit a short video and written responses. Applications must be submitted in English. We do not accept AI-generated answers or videos.

We want to hear from you in your own words. If you’re selected for our programme Because our support is delivered online and in English, successful applicants will need to: Have a strong working command of English Have reliable access to a computer and internet for online mentoring Be comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel for planning and budgeting Provide updates on your project, including photos, on request.

Become an All Good Venture Feeling inspired yet? If you have an idea for a social enterprise that meets the criteria above, submit an application before 11:59pm NZT on 31 March 2026. What to expect following your application Here's a timeline of what to expect following your application.

April/early May : Applications assessed, shortlist made, and notifications sent to all applicants. Shortlisted applicants interviewed on Zoom. May : Final decisions made, successful applicants notified, and support agreements signed.

June onwards : Seed funding transferred to successful applicants and their year-long business mentorship programme begins. “Our Christian faith is the driving force behind what we do. Our purpose is simple; we want to help people 'do good' for others through social entrepreneurship.

We established All Good Ventures to make your purpose possible - no strings attached. ” Heather and Rod, Founders. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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