Promise Venture Studio Opens Build Award and Imagine Award for Early Childhood Innovators

Promise Venture Studio has launched two funding tracks through the Promise Fund to support early-stage innovators working to improve outcomes for children aged 0–5 and their communities. The Build Award provides funding and a development program for high-potential early-stage organizations, while the Imagine Award supports idea-stage innovators with flexible funding and a learning program.

Funding for organizational growth, a 12-month strategic/mentorship program for Build Award recipients, six-month learning program for Imagine Award participants, one-on-one coaching, workshops, and access to an alumni network.

Early-stage organizations led by community-connected founders working to create equitable outcomes for children aged 0–5 and their families.

Submit preliminary application during the window for Build Award (Mar 2–Apr 10, 2026); invited applicants submit a full application by July 2, 2026; Imagine Award has separate timelines and process.