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Maude's Ventures
Nonprofits, for-profits, and individuals. If an individual is chosen for Maude’s Ventures, they may be asked to create an LLC or similar entity to be the recipient of the investment
Every year, we assemble a team with professional and personal experience in dementia care – Maude’s Team. This team plays a crucial role in assisting our leadership with selecting finalists.
Applications for 2025 are now closed.
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In the mean time, if you have questions, please reach out to us.
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Finalists will be invited to an interview, and chosen winners will be required to submit a full business plan, developing in coordination with the Maude’s Ventures team.
We can only accept international applications if the applicant has an equivalency determination or a partnership with a US-based 501(c)(3) with a “friends of” status through which the funds can be distributed. This must be submitted with your application for the idea to be considered.
Please email the Maude’s Ventures team at giulia.benvenuto@ferryfound.org
Young Founders Program
The application window for the 2025 Young Founders Program is now closed. It follows the same timeline as Maude’s Ventures’ general grants. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop when applications open for 2026.
Applications for 2025 are now closed.
Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when 2026 applications open.
In the mean time, if you have questions, please reach out to us.
We’re excited to receive applications from the next generation of innovators, including high school and college students and recent graduates (within 3 years). You can apply if you’re connected to a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit, if you’ve started your own for-profit or non-profit venture and are running it, or if you’re affiliated with a school or university that can handle funds for student projects. Should you have any questions about your eligibility, feel free to reach out to us at giulia.benvenuto@ferryfound.org.
Absolutely! We encourage applications from projects in the early stage, including those that are still in the idea phase. We understand that groundbreaking ventures often start with a spark of inspiration. Tell us about your vision, your approach, and why you believe in your idea’s potential. While a fully developed plan isn’t required, demonstrating a clear understanding of the problem you’re addressing and your proposed solution is key.
We encourage you to reach out with any questions you have about the Young Founders program! Our program manager, Giulia Benvenuto, is your point of contact. You can reach her at giulia.benvenuto@ferryfound.org. While we can’t offer project-specific feedback before the review, she’s happy to schedule a short call to answer any other questions you may have.