William G. Nash Social Impact Grant

Geographic Scope: United States (with emphasis on California-based students)

Focus Areas:

• College student-run businesses
• Social impact initiatives
• Young entrepreneur ventures
• Harm reduction programs
• Financial literacy and immigrant entrepreneur support
• Environmental stewardship and land-back efforts

Eligibility:

• You and/or others on your team must be a current student or recent graduate
• Your business must make some type of social impact
• Your business can be at any stage from idea through to up and running

What They Fund:

• Student-run business expansion and growth
• Social impact ventures with potential to positively affect society
• Support and mentorship for young changemakers
• Organizations at ideation through operational stages

Support Provided:

• Grant funding
• Mentorship
• Support and guidance for business growth

Contact Information:

• Email: info@williamgnash.org
• Website: williamgnash.org

Background:
The William G. Nash Social Impact Grant program honors the legacy of Will Nash by supporting young changemakers and their visions for impact. The program has completed multiple annual cycles (2022, 2023, 2024 cohorts documented), with the 2025 cycle applications beginning soon.

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are not fully documented in the provided website content. However, the following information is available:

Application Timeline:

• Applications for each grant cycle begin periodically (2024 cycle mentioned as "will begin soon" as of March 2024)
• 2025 cycle applications noted as "will begin soon" as of March 2024

How to Apply:

1. Contact the foundation with questions about the application process: info@williamgnash.org
2. Submit your application when the cycle opens (check website for announcement)

Required Information:

• Confirmation that you and/or team members are students or recent graduates
• Description of your business/initiative and its social impact
• Details on current stage of business (idea, early stage, or operational)

Note: Specific application forms, narrative questions, required materials, and submission format are not detailed in the provided website content. Applicants should contact info@williamgnash.org for complete application details.