Apply for Y Combinator for Nonprofits

Y Combinator for Nonprofits is a Y Combinator grant providing between $125,000 and $500,000. Applications are due 2026-10-01 (open).

How to apply for Y Combinator for Nonprofits

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Y Combinator for Nonprofits from Y Combinator, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Y Combinator before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Y Combinator for Nonprofits?

Y Combinator for Nonprofits is offered by Y Combinator and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Y Combinator for Nonprofits provide?

Y Combinator for Nonprofits provides between $125K and $500K per award from Y Combinator. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Y Combinator for Nonprofits deadline?

Applications for Y Combinator for Nonprofits are due 2026-10-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Y Combinator, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Y Combinator for Nonprofits?

To apply for Y Combinator for Nonprofits, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Y Combinator.