Afore Grants

🪙 Quick Facts

• Grant Type: 100% Non-Dilutive Microgrants
• Funding Range: $1000
• Eligibility: Anyone 21 or younger in North America
• Process: 1 question application → 10 min interview
• Contact: rebecca@afore.vc

👀 Mission

Afore Grants support high-agency builders—21 and under—who want to explore bold ideas. Whether you're tinkering on a side project, testing a startup hypothesis, or just figuring out what to build, we want to give you the space, funding, and belief to go for it.

💰 Funding Details

The grants are equity-free, allowing builders to maintain full ownership of their projects.

Each recipient receives:

• $1,000 in non-dilutive funding
• Paired mentorship from an experienced founder and an investor
• Weekly office hours, talks, and support
• Access to office space
• Option to join a demo day

📝 Application Guide

"Tell us about your idea. Or what areas you would want to explore in 12 weeks."

That's the question. We review applications on a rolling basis. Earlier is better.

📻 Interview-Prep Resources

Selected applicants should be ready to discuss:

• Project technical details and implementation plan
• Specific use of funds
• Long-term vision beyond the grant
• Previous projects and lessons learned
• Availability over the summer

🤝 Community Benefits

Afore Grant recipients can benefit from:

• Invitations to join the broader Afore founder network
• Post-program check-ins, support, and events
• Exposure to Afore's Founder In Residence program and events