The Pollination Project
Rolling seed grants up to $500 for early-stage, community-rooted projects.
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Small money, fast decision. Perfect for proving a community idea works before you ask anyone for more.
Key programs
Program details are still being written up. In the meantime, the site itself is the best starting point.
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