Our mission is to embolden scientific curiosity.
We work with foundations, companies, and government agencies to fund more science via platform philanthropy and challenge grants.
The photo is from the demonstration flight of the GALCIT Lab’s rocket-assisted take-off project, which received a $1,000 grant (from a peer) to get off the ground, literally.
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Small Grants = Big Opportunities
We specialize in running small, fast grant programs to get new ideas in motion. Don’t let the size throw you off. Small grants can be the catalyst for major change.
Our impact by the numbers:
300+
We’ve funded more than 300 projects and experiments. You can view the full portfolio here, including the real-time lab notes.
$2.2M+
We’ve granted out more than $2.2M in project funding (across those 300 projects).
187%
In 2024, we saw 187% YoY growth in the amount of follow-on crowdfunding for our projects. Each grant we give can catalyze more funders to get involved.
Want more stats and stories?
Read our 2024 Annual Report