AI Summary
The Seeds Initiative is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, it awarded a total of $108.9K across 58 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Seeds Initiative can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BUILDON INC
Stamford, CT
$26.3K
14%
NEVERTHIRST INC
Birmingham, AL
$8.9K
5%

GLENWOOD INC
Birmingham, AL
$7.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Seeds Initiative?
No. The Seeds Initiative does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Seeds Initiative give?
The Seeds Initiative primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, North Carolina, and Connecticut. 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 The Seeds Initiative’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Seeds Initiative fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Seeds Initiative make each year?
In 2024, The Seeds Initiative awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $109 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Seeds Initiative fund recently?
In 2024, The Seeds Initiative awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include BUILDON INC, NEVERTHIRST INC, and GLENWOOD INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Seeds Initiative?
The Seeds Initiative does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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