New Media Ventures funds for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations building progressive power.
Donor Name: New Media Ventures (NMV)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/15/2022
Grant Size: $50K to $150K
Details:
New Media Ventures mission is to support entrepreneurs and activists who are strengthening our democracy, building progressive political power, and/or empowering historically marginalized communities. Their primary focus areas are media & narrative, organizing & advocacy, and elections & civic engagement.
They will consider supporting:
- Early stage ventures working to build and scale solutions in this context
- New programs and / or collaborations of larger organizations that are positioned to develop new tech tools or other cutting edge approaches that could be transformative for the progressive movement
Why Apply
$50K to $150K in funding. They typically make investments in for-profits (most often via convertible notes) and give unrestricted grants to nonprofits. Additionally, NMV supports the portfolio through:
- A network of founders where leaders ask questions, identify problems, and surface solutions in community.
- Webinars and one-on-one coaching to help new leaders navigate organizational and operational challenges, like setting goals and managing cash on hand.
- Catalyzing additional funding by connecting them to donors and investors at our flagship event, the NMV Summit, and at other times of the year when possible.
- They are currently refining their program in response to feedback from current portfolio members and look forward to rolling out the next iteration of our support program in the months ahead.
Eligibility Criteria
- Early Stage nonprofit (501c3, c4, 527) and for-profit organizations
- With innovative solutions, tech tools, or programs with potential to scale
- Building the political power of communities marginalized by current and historic oppression
- In any of NMV’s sectors — media & narrative, advocacy & organizing, and/or elections & civic engagement
- Based in and/or seeking to make an impact in the U.S.
For more information, visit New Media Ventures.
