Live Boldly Micro-Grant Foundation

Live Boldly Micro-Grant Foundation is sponsored by Live Boldly Micro-Grant Foundation. Provides micro-grants to young adults ages 18–25 who are building a business, nonprofit, or skilled trade.

Live Boldly Micro-Grant Foundation About How It Works Apply FAQ Live Boldly Micro-Grant Foundation We provide micro-grants of up to $1,000 to young adults ages 18–25 who are building something real — a business, a nonprofit, or a skilled trade. No perfect plans required. Just honesty and a willingness to act.

Early-stage businesses, side ventures, and founders taking their first real step. Young adults launching charitable initiatives and community projects. Vocational students in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and more.

The Live Boldly Micro-Grant Program exists to deliver a clear message to young adults at a pivotal moment in life: belief comes before ability, and when belief is paired with work and openness, meaningful success follows — even when the path unfolds differently than planned. We award modest grants designed to remove early barriers that prevent capable young adults from taking the next step.

Our decisions are based on clarity of intent, willingness to act, and alignment with the Live Boldly philosophy — not on polished plans, hardship narratives, or predicted outcomes. Applications are reviewed monthly by an independent grants committee. A limited number of grants are awarded each cycle to maintain focus, fairness, and sustainability.

Typical grants: $500 – $1,000 Trade-related: up to $1,500 Lifetime cap: ~$2,000 per recipient Paid direct to vendors or by reimbursement Licensing and filing fees Certifications and training Trade school tuition or fees Every applicant receives a free copy of Live Boldly Whether or not you receive funding, you'll get a complimentary digital copy of Live Boldly — a book written by our founder for his grandchildren and passed along to you.

Encouragement is never conditional here. A simple, human form. Most people finish in about 30 minutes.

Tell us what you're building, why it matters, what you need the money for, and what drives you. No fancy language required. Applications are reviewed monthly by our independent 3–5 person grants committee.

Decisions are documented, non-comparative, and made without the founder acting as sole decision-maker. You hear back within 2–4 weeks Selected grantees receive funding paid directly to vendors or via reimbursement with receipts. All applicants receive their free copy of Live Boldly regardless of outcome.

Selected grantees are invited to optional group office hours and limited advisory conversations with experienced builders. Voluntary, no strings attached. This application is designed to be simple and human .

Most people finish it in about 30 minutes. We are not looking for perfect resumes, polished language, or big promises. We are looking for people who are honest about where they are, clear about where they want to go, and willing to take responsibility for their next step.

How much can I apply for? ↓ Up to $1,000. Most grants are awarded for smaller, clearly defined amounts.

Trade-related grants may occasionally go up to $1,500. The lifetime cap per recipient is approximately $2,000. Do I need a business plan or nonprofit status?

↓ No. We care more about clarity and effort than formal structure. You don't need polished plans, business registration, or nonprofit status to apply. Just tell us honestly what you're building.

Can I apply if I've never received a grant before? ↓ Yes. Many of our applicants are first-time grant seekers.

There's no prior experience required — only honesty about where you are and where you're headed. What if I don't get selected? ↓ You'll still receive a free digital copy of Live Boldly, written by our founder.

You're also welcome to apply again in the future if your situation changes. We believe encouragement should never be conditional. How long does the review process take?

↓ Typically 2–4 weeks after the monthly application cycle closes. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed once per month by our grants committee. Can this grant be used for living expenses or debt?

↓ No. Grants are intended for forward-moving, specific costs tied to your work or goal — tools, fees, certifications, training, or other clearly defined one-time expenses. Is there an income requirement or credit check? ↓ No. There is no income verification, no credit check, and no performance guarantee required.

We don't select based on hardship narratives or predicted outcomes — only clarity of intent and willingness to act. How are grant decisions made? ↓ Decisions are made by an independent 3–5 person grants committee.

The founder does not act as sole decision-maker. All decisions are documented and non-comparative — we don't rank applicants against each other.