Brilliance Labs: Microgrants Grant

Brilliance Labs offers microgrants to entrepreneurs aiming to create positive change in their communities, particularly in Portland. Prioritizing projects that address under-resourced areas, the funders seek innovative ministry ventures that embody values such as collaboration and dignity. Grants typically average $5,000, with the possibility of repeat funding for past recipients. Eligible applicants include registered non-profits and grassroots initiatives demonstrating neighborhood impact.

Are you an entrepreneur with a vision to make a difference in your community? We fund churches, organizations, and grassroots community projects in and around the city of Portland.
What We Look For
EntrepreneurshipWhile we fund existing churches and organizations, we prioritize funding new ministry ventures and entrepreneurs exploring new solutions to old problems.Neglected SpacesWe fund projects that will have an impact among demonstrably under-resourced communities, whether socially, economically, or spiritually.Faith + CultureFor us, faith and culture go hand-in-hand and we believe that both are necessary for human flourishing. We prioritize projects that are faith-driven and culture-affirming.Our ValuesWe seek to embody these values and look for them in those we fund:Partnership not PaternalismCollaboration not ControlSolidarity not CharityServanthood not Self-PromotionDignity not Dependency
Funding Amount
Our microgrants tend to be around $5,000 but may be more or less depending on the specific project. Past recipients are eligible to receive repeat funding.

Eligibility

Recipients must either be a registered 501c3 non-profit, have non-profit fiscal sponsorship, or represent a grassroots community project that can demonstrate neighborhood impact without individual financial gain.