Fund Your Project with Grants and Community Support

Join a funding ecosystem where grants are distributed by community vote

Join Our Pilot Round and Get Funding

Join Our Pilot Round and Get Funding

Community voting on impact projects using Socious Fund’s quadratic funding platform

Our Pilot Round is Here

Our Pilot Round is Here

Submission Start Date: 2025-03-31 00:00 UTC

Submission Start Date:

2025-03-31 00:00 UTC

Matching Pool Amount: $10,000

Matching Pool Amount:

$10,000

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Join Our Ask Me Anything Session

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Socious Fund pilot round for democratic, community-led grant distribution
Social entrepreneurs collaborating to launch a mission-driven project on Socious Fund
Social entrepreneurs collaborating to launch a mission-driven project on Socious Fund
Social entrepreneurs collaborating to launch a mission-driven project on Socious Fund

A Funding Model Built on Impact, Not Privilege

Traditional crowdfunding platforms favor those with wealthy networks. Socious Fund is different—we distribute funding through a quadratic voting system that considers:

How many supporters believe in your project

How many supporters believe in your project

How many supporters believe in your project

Each supporter's track record of contribution to social causes

Each supporter's track record of contribution to social causes

Each supporter's track record of contribution to social causes

The amount of their financial contribution

The amount of their financial contribution

The amount of their financial contribution

Benefits

Benefits

Benefits

Why Socious Fund Works for Underrepresented Founders

Funding Without Wealthy Networks

Get funded based on community support through our matching pool system, regardless of your personal network.

Funding Without Wealthy Networks

Get funded based on community support through our matching pool system, regardless of your personal network.

Funding Without Wealthy Networks

Get funded based on community support through our matching pool system, regardless of your personal network.

Dual Funding Streams

Access both direct donations and grants, maximizing your fundraising potential.

Dual Funding Streams

Access both direct donations and grants, maximizing your fundraising potential.

Dual Funding Streams

Access both direct donations and grants, maximizing your fundraising potential.

Tax-Advantaged Giving

Offer your supporters tax deductions for their contributions through our 501(c)(3) status (application pending).

Tax-Advantaged Giving

Offer your supporters tax deductions for their contributions through our 501(c)(3) status (application pending).

Tax-Advantaged Giving

Offer your supporters tax deductions for their contributions through our 501(c)(3) status (application pending).

How It Works

How It Works

How It Works

How you can get funding today

Socious Fund How it Works Step One Submit and Verify
Socious Fund How it Works Step One Submit and Verify
Socious Fund How it Works Step One Submit and Verify

01

Submit & Verify

Submit your project profile with documentation of impactful purposes. Our team verifies 501(c)(3) alignment to enable tax-deductible donations.

02

Engage During Voting

After approval, your project enters voting where community members can vote and donate—with greater influence given to those with proven social impact.

Socious Fund How it Works Step Two Community Voting
Socious Fund How it Works Step Two Community Voting
Socious Fund How it Works Step Two Community Voting
Socious Fund How it Works Step Three Receive Dual Funding
Socious Fund How it Works Step Three Receive Dual Funding
Socious Fund How it Works Step Three Receive Dual Funding

03

Receive Dual Funding

After voting, you'll receive direct donations plus matching grants. Your funding amount combines both financial support and community endorsement.

04

Launch & Report Impact

Launch your project and report regularly on impact metrics and milestones to maintain transparency and strengthen community trust.

Inclusive team developing equitable funding solutions with Socious Fund
Inclusive team developing equitable funding solutions with Socious Fund
Inclusive team developing equitable funding solutions with Socious Fund

FAQ

FAQ

FAQ

Answers to your most common concerns

What types of projects qualify?

Projects must align with charitable purposes as defined by 501(c)(3) regulations. This includes initiatives focused on education, poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability, public health, arts and culture with community benefit, and similar impact areas.

We are not a non-profit. Are we still eligible?

Yes, social enterprises, impact startups, and other similar entities can apply, as long as their primary mission aligns with the impactful purposes mentioned above.

Are there any geographical limitations?

No, projects from anywhere in the world can seek funding.

How does extended quadratic voting work?

Our voting system considers three key factors: the number of supporters, their proven track record of social impact (shown as an "impact score"), and their financial contributions to your project. This balanced approach rewards projects that gain broad community support, especially from demonstrated changemakers.

How do you calculate impact score?

Impact scores are calculated based on the time and money individuals have contributed to social causes.

What types of projects qualify?

Projects must align with charitable purposes as defined by 501(c)(3) regulations. This includes initiatives focused on education, poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability, public health, arts and culture with community benefit, and similar impact areas.

We are not a non-profit. Are we still eligible?

Yes, social enterprises, impact startups, and other similar entities can apply, as long as their primary mission aligns with the impactful purposes mentioned above.

Are there any geographical limitations?

No, projects from anywhere in the world can seek funding.

How does extended quadratic voting work?

Our voting system considers three key factors: the number of supporters, their proven track record of social impact (shown as an "impact score"), and their financial contributions to your project. This balanced approach rewards projects that gain broad community support, especially from demonstrated changemakers.

How do you calculate impact score?

Impact scores are calculated based on the time and money individuals have contributed to social causes.

What types of projects qualify?

Projects must align with charitable purposes as defined by 501(c)(3) regulations. This includes initiatives focused on education, poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability, public health, arts and culture with community benefit, and similar impact areas.

We are not a non-profit. Are we still eligible?

Yes, social enterprises, impact startups, and other similar entities can apply, as long as their primary mission aligns with the impactful purposes mentioned above.

Are there any geographical limitations?

No, projects from anywhere in the world can seek funding.

How does extended quadratic voting work?

Our voting system considers three key factors: the number of supporters, their proven track record of social impact (shown as an "impact score"), and their financial contributions to your project. This balanced approach rewards projects that gain broad community support, especially from demonstrated changemakers.

How do you calculate impact score?

Impact scores are calculated based on the time and money individuals have contributed to social causes.

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