Quick Facts
| Grant Amount | $1,000 |
| Eligibility | Middle and high school students in USA with active businesses |
| Type | No-strings-attached grant (no equity, debt, or obligations) |
| Deadline | February 21, 2025 (Winter cohort) |
| Status | 501(c)(3) non-profit |
| Contact | info@formidablefellowship.org |
Mission
We’re a group of successful entrepreneurs and investors funding the next wave of young US entrepreneurs. We believe that building and selling real products teaches more than any classroom ever could.
What We Fund
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Active Businesses Only: Must be generating revenue
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Any Business Type:
- Online Businesses (dropshipping, e-commerce, affiliate marketing)
- Software (games, apps, SaaS)
- Service Businesses (tutoring, lawn care, errands)
- Retail (food, clothes, physical products)
- Creative Ventures (design, photography, crafts)
Application Process
- Submit Application: Complete brief form at formidablefellowship.org
- Record Video: Share your business story and goals
- Decision Timeline: All Winter cohort decisions by March 5, 2025
- Rolling applications (earlier submissions preferred)
Application Guide
Key points to address in your video:
- Product/service description
- Creation process
- Origin story
- Customer base and acquisition
- Marketing strategy
- Problem solving approach
- Revenue model
- Team structure
- Business highlights
- Areas needing support
Eligibility Requirements
- Middle or high school student in USA
- Running an active, revenue-generating business
- Individual or team founders (one grant per business)
- Not eligible: business plans, pitches, non-profits, pre-revenue ideas
Support the Mission
- Make tax-deductible donations at every.org/formidable-fellowship
- Bank transfers preferred (100% goes to grants)
- Check donations:Formidable Fellowship269 S Beverly Drive, Ste 338Beverly Hills, CA 90212
- DAF options available