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