Between funding cycles — the 2025 round closed April 25, 2025; the next biennial round is expected in 2027 with dates yet to be announced.

The J.M. Kaplan Fund

Innovation Prize (Discontinued)

About this program (historical reference)

Historical funding: $175,000

Prior eligibility: Nonprofits and social entrepreneurs based in the United States, with a high volume of awards in New York.

Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund that funds nonprofit organizations and social entrepreneurs working to advance an ideal society through innovative projects and initiatives. The J.M.K. Innovation Prize supports U.S.-based nonprofits and social entrepreneurs pursuing creative solutions with measurable social impact. Applications are accepted in both English and Spanish, reflecting the fund's commitment to inclusivity. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits and social entrepreneurs, with a concentration of past awards in New York. The prize offers $175,000 and first-round applications for the 2025 cycle were accepted through April 25, 2025. The 2026 deadline is April 30, 2026.

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