US IGNITE INC
AI Summary
US Ignite Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering innovation and enhancing connectivity within the United States. In 2024, it distributed a total of $10.2 million across 45 grantees through a relationship-based engagement model, strictly by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with US Ignite Inc.
Mission Statement
PROMOTES U.S. LEADERSHIP IN APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES FOR ULTRA-FAST BROADBAND NETWORKS.
Cause Areas
1
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
SALT LAKE CTY, UT
$17.4M
32%
IOWA STATE UNIVERISTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Ames, IA
$6.7M
12%
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ
Piscataway, NJ
$5.9M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$45.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$71.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to US IGNITE INC?
No. US IGNITE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does US IGNITE INC give?
US IGNITE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Utah, North Carolina, and Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are US IGNITE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from US IGNITE INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does US IGNITE INC make each year?
In 2024, US IGNITE INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $10.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did US IGNITE INC fund recently?
In 2024, US IGNITE INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, IOWA STATE UNIVERISTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, and RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to US IGNITE INC?
US IGNITE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.