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Find similar grantsRunnin' Down a Dream Foundation Micro-Grants is sponsored by Runnin' Down a Dream Foundation. Awards $5,000 non-dilutive micro-grants to early builders and founders facing specific financial obstacles.
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Runnin' Down a Dream Foundation - RDAD Bill Gurley · Micro-Grants for Dream Chasers Life is a use-it-or-lose-it proposition. Shouldn't you spend it doing something you love? Chasing your dream is hard enough.
It shouldn't be limited by financial means. The people who build extraordinary careers love the work so much they'd do it for free. But getting there sometimes requires more than passion - it often requires a financial bridge.
This foundation exists to help build that bridge. “The most successful people I know work incredibly hard. But they don’t look like they’re working — they look like they’re playing.
Because for them, there is no difference. ” — Bill Gurley, UT McCombs School of Business, 2018 The right candidate feels this in their bones If the book described your life back to you, you're exactly who this is for. You're already doing the work - with or without the money.
You're already doing the work Grants go to people who are showing up - not waiting for permission. What are you building or pursuing right now? A specific financial obstacle What does $5,000 actually unlock for you?
The clearer your answer, the stronger your application. Excited to build community Grant recipients become part of something bigger - a network of dreamers who are running toward something real. Applications open May 2026 Applications close August 1st, 2026 First grants awarded early Fall 2026 1.
You submit the assessment 2. We review & invite strong fits 3. You complete the full application You've read Runnin' Down a Dream You're currently residing in U.S. 5 questions · takes about 5 minutes More than grants.
A movement. If you demonstrate meaningful progress after a set period of time, you're eligible for a second grant. Because sometimes momentum compounds.
Past recipients become part of something bigger - contributing financial support and guidance to new applicants. A network of people who understand what it takes to chase something real. Alongside the grant comes real mentorship - people who've been where you are, willing to help you move forward.
Those who succeed eventually give back to the foundation, keeping the cycle alive for future dreamers. What begins as a gift becomes a movement. There are no right answers.
We read for honesty, specificity, and the unmistakable sign that you've already started. Strong responses receive an invitation to apply for a $5,000 grant. Tell us what you're chasing - and what the practice looks like on an ordinary Tuesday.
What are you already doing Show us you're showing up - unpaid and unasked. This is the question that matters most. Be specific.
The clearer your answer, the stronger your application. 5 questions · takes about 5 minutes · we read every response The Book Behind the Foundation Based on a talk at the McCombs School at the University of Texas, Runnin' Down a Dream captures the insight that has shaped careers and companies: the people who succeed most tend to love what they do so much that they'd do it for free.
This foundation exists to give that thesis a runway - for the people who've found their dream but haven't yet found their break. First, tell us a little about you. This is how we'll reach out if your application moves forward.
I am at least 18 years of age I confirm I am a US resident Describe it in one sentence - then describe what the practice looks like on a Tuesday morning. What did you do this week - unpaid and unasked - in the direction of your dream? Be specific.
This is the question that separates dreamers from doers. What's the financial obstacle standing between you and the next step? How would $5,000 change the equation?
The more specific, the stronger your application. If so, what moment hit you hardest - and why? We read every response personally.
If your application is a strong fit, we'll be in touch. Thank you for sharing your story.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. residents aged 18 and older who have read the book 'Runnin’ Down a Dream'. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Runnin' Down a Dream Foundation Micro-Grants is funded by Runnin' Down a Dream Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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