Our Work
Three Grants.
One Belief.
We invest in young entrepreneurs ages 13–26 who are building original businesses, products, and social ventures — backing the builder, the idea, and the belief that this generation can solve the problems the last one left behind.
Our Three Grants
Funding for Every Stage of Building
Seed Grant
$5,000
Early-stage entrepreneurs with a concept, prototype, or new launch.
- Early-stage concepts and prototypes
- App MVPs and first product builds
- Proof-of-concept inventory
- Early social ventures
Builder Grant
$10,000
Entrepreneurs with a working product or service generating early traction.
- Growth capital and operational needs
- Marketing and expanded inventory
- Equipment and tooling
- Hiring a first team member
Legacy Grant
$25,000
Ventures with demonstrated impact, revenue, or a clear scaling plan. Our flagship annual award — highly selective.
- Scaling operations
- IP development
- Major product launch
- Community-level social enterprise
We Back the Builder
Real Capital for Real Ventures
A Gudith grant is not a prize or a pat on the back — it is working capital that lets a young founder buy materials, ship a first product, cover a booth fee, or turn a prototype into something people can actually use.
We fund builders at any stage, in any of our nine categories, and we measure success by what they create and who it serves — not by their résumé or their age.
A Condition of Every Grant
The 10% Giving Cycle
Every Gudith Foundation grant includes a mandatory 10% charitable designation. Recipients select a qualifying secular, non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit of their choice. The Foundation disburses both amounts directly — 90% to the entrepreneur, 10% to the designated charity in the recipient’s name.
This is not optional. It is how we ensure that every grant begins a new cycle of giving — carrying forward the spirit of 1902.
What We Fund
Eligible Project Categories
Technology & Innovation
Software, apps & platforms · AI and automation · Assistive tech · Consumer hardware
Environment & Sustainability
Clean energy · Waste reduction · Conservation tech · Eco-friendly goods
Health & Wellness
Mental health tools · Fitness & nutrition · Healthcare access · Wellness apps
Arts, Media & Creative
Creative businesses · Film, music, design · Content platforms · Heritage projects
Social Impact & Community
Youth-serving orgs · Food insecurity · Economic empowerment · Community development
Food & Agriculture
Urban farming · Agricultural innovation · Food access · Sustainable supply chains
Education & Learning
EdTech platforms · Tutoring & coaching · STEM enrichment · Learning tools
Products & Inventions
Physical inventions · Consumer goods · Manufacturing · Patentable concepts
Business & Enterprise
Service businesses · E-commerce · Franchise concepts · Scalable startups
Grant Eligibility
Who May Apply
Eligible
- US-based applicant, ages 13–26
- Original business, product, app, or invention
- Any stage: concept, prototype, or launched
- Social enterprise or community venture
- Clear use of funds and a measurable goal
- A qualifying charity designated for the 10% portion
Not Eligible
- Religious or faith-based projects
- Political campaigns or advocacy groups
- Projects based outside the United States
- Ventures promoting discrimination
- Applicants seeking equity, not grants
- Anyone who has misused a prior Gudith grant
Applications that misrepresent the nature of a project or designated charity will be permanently disqualified. All funding decisions by The Gudith Foundation are final and non-appealable.
Building something that matters?
We invest in the builder, the idea, and the belief that this generation can create real change. Tell us what you’re building.
Apply for a Grant