Open Category
Fund

Deadlines: February 1 | June 1 | October 1

Open Category Fund

This fund offers support to Atlas Network partners with innovative ideas that are not a match with currently available funding topics. Though this fund has a great deal of flexibility, initiatives must still align with Atlas Network’s mission and values. If you are unsure if your initiative falls within Atlas Network's scope, please reach out to your Regional Manager. Regional Managers are listed at the bottom of our Grants page.

Competitive applications will explain how the initiative advances liberty and has a strong potential for tangible impact.

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for this opportunity below before applying.

This funding topic is available through all of our Grant Opportunities.

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FAQ

  • All Atlas Network partners are eligible.

  • We offer a broad range of funding amounts, which vary depending on region, initiative size, and scope. We encourage applicants to request the amount they believe is necessary to ensure the success of their initiatives.

    Atlas Network’s ability to provide funding depends on its own fundraising success; we do not accept government funding and are not endowed.

  • There are no additional responsibilities besides submitting regular grant reports through the application portal.

  • This funding topic is available through all of our Grant Opportunities. To apply or learn more, please click here.