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# Dementia Care Grants & Seed Funding | Maude's Ventures

Maude's Ventures provides up to $50,000 in seed funding for innovative solutions that improve life for people with dementia and their caregivers.

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- [Maude's Ventures Winner Spotlight - Memory Café Alliance](https://maudesventures.org/maudes-ventures-winner-spotlight-memory-cafe-alliance/) - In 2023, the Memory Cafe Alliance (MCA) was launched with funding awarded by Maude’s Ventures! Today; the MCA is leading a national initiative to develop robust resources to launch and sustain Memory Cafes, hoping to grow the reach of these low cost, high impact programs for people living with cognitive impairment or dementia and their
- [The 2026 Grant Competition Is Open](https://maudesventures.org/header/) - Maude’s Ventures is thrilled to announce that the application cycle has officially begun! From June 1 until August 31st, 2026 we will be accepting applications for both Maude’s Ventures and the Young Founders Program. Maude’s Ventures offers funding of up t0 $50,000 for innovations in Dementia care and caregiving. For our purposes, innovation means expanding
- [5 Tips for Applying to Maude's Ventures](https://maudesventures.org/5-tips-for-applying-to-maudes-ventures/) - Insights from Samantha Lafontaine, Maude’s Ventures Program Director We at Maude’s Ventures want to ensure we receive as many high-quality applications as possible - and for that reason, we are providing some guidance on this process! During the 2026 Maude’s Ventures and Young Founders Program funding application period, which began June 1 and ends August
- [Young Founders Program Winner Spotlight - Our Ode To You](https://maudesventures.org/young-founders-program-winner-spotlight-our-ode-to-you/) - 2025 marked the inaugural year for the Young Founders Program, with Maude’s Ventures providing funding to three youth-led programs focused on intergenerational work in the dementia space. With the application period currently open for the second cohort of Young Founders, Maude’s Ventures wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work of one of

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- [Home](https://maudesventures.org/) - Providing early-stage funding for innovative solutions to improve the lives of people living with Dementia and their caregivers
- [Our Winners](https://maudesventures.org/our-winners/) - Featured Winners 2025 Young Founders Winners We’re excited to announce a 2025 Featured Winner: An inspiring innovator in the dementia care field, Adria Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP, recognized an opportunity to create a mobile-first platform designed to transform how dementia care education is delivered and accessed. The Dementia Care App grows with caregivers, meets them in
- [Young Founders](https://maudesventures.org/young-founders/) - Maude's Ventures Young Founders Program awards up to $2,500 grants to students and recent grads building dementia care solutions. Apply today.
- [Apply - Applications Closed](https://maudesventures.org/apply/) - Apply Thank you! While the 2026 application for Maude’s General Grant and Young Founders have closed, applications will open again in Spring 2027. In the meantime, we encourage you to stay connected with us and stay tuned for the fall announcement of our 2026 Winner! If you have any questions, please contact Samantha LaFontaine at samantha.lafontaine@ferryfound.org.
- [Apply](https://maudesventures.org/apply-closed-2/) - Apply now for Maude's Ventures funding: up to $50,000 for general grants or $2,500 for Young Founders. Two paths to fund your idea.
- [FAQs](https://maudesventures.org/faqs/) - Get answers about eligibility, deadlines, and the application process for Maude's Ventures and the Young Founders dementia care grants.
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- [Privacy Policy](https://maudesventures.org/privacy-policy-2/) - Privacy Policy Last Updated: August 19, 2026 Maude’s Ventures respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit our website, submit an application, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us. Information We Collect We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us,
- [Terms & Conditions](https://maudesventures.org/terms-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions Last Updated: August 19, 2026Welcome to Maude’s Ventures. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Maude’s Ventures website and any forms, applications, resources, or services made available through the website.By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please
- [Articles](https://maudesventures.org/articles/) - Articles Maude’s Ventures Winner Spotlight – Memory Café Alliance Young Founders Program Winner Spotlight – Our Ode To You 5 Tips for Applying to Maude’s Ventures The 2026 Grant Competition Is Open
- [Elementor Page #4343](https://maudesventures.org/elementor-page-4343/) - "*" indicates required fields InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Young Founders Application Step 1 First Name*Last Name*Email* Phone*Location (City/State)*Website (if applicable)Name of Your Organization*Your Role or Title*LinkedIn profile (if applicable)Type of Organization* For Profit Non-profit How did you hear about us?LinkedInInstagramOther Social Media (Please Specify)Maude’s Ventures NewsletterOther Email or
- [About Us](https://maudesventures.org/about/) - About Us Our Founders Meet Richard and Maude Ferry. Blessed with a love story that began in high school, they have truly lived the American Dream. Starting from humble beginnings in Ohio, they embarked on a rewarding journey together. Richard co-founded Korn Ferry International and built it into a global leader, while providing for his
- [Submission Thank You](https://maudesventures.org/submission-thank-you/) - Thank You Thank you for submitting your application toMaude’s Ventures. Our team is currently reviewing your submission, and we will reach out to you in coming weeks.In the meantime, if you have any questions, email samantha.lafontaine@ferryfound.org. Follow Us: @maudesventures Instagram Linkedin Subscribe to our newsletter! Email Subscribe
- [Start Here](https://maudesventures.org/start-here/) - Thinking About Applying to Maude’s Ventures? Start Here! Maude’s Ventures recipients are Innovative + Purposeful What kind of innovations are we looking for? For Maude’s Ventures; innovation means expanding the reach of quality, effective care to individuals living with dementia nationwide while they are waiting for a cure. It means scaling impact to touch as
- [Contact](https://maudesventures.org/contact/) - Contact Us Contact Our Program Manager Have Questions?Contact Samantha Lafontaine Maude’s Ventures Program Manager We'd love to hear from you. First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Send Subscribe to our newsletter Email Subscribe
- [Young Founders 2024](https://maudesventures.org/young-founders-2024/) - Young Founders Program Empowering young entrepreneurs to bring innovative dementia care solutions to life. Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators We believe brilliantideas know no age. The Young Founders Program is designed to nurture the next generation of dementia care pioneers. We’re seeking high school students, college students, and recent graduates with a passion for

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