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Educational resources

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Active grants for underrepresented and early-stage founders. Deadlines shown — apply early.

Hinge

One More Hour Grant

$5,000 - $25

A social impact initiative by the dating app Hinge designed to fund local Gen Z social groups and communities to help combat the loneliness epidemic. The program provides financial resources for practical needs like meeting spaces, equipment, and programming.

Due Oct 1, 2026Apply →

Verizon

Small Business Digital Ready Grant Program

$10,000

Funding to help small businesses grow through digital tools and training. To qualify, founders must create a free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account and complete at least one online course, coaching event, or community activity. Eligible businesses must be for-profit and based in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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THE WELL WORK x JUST WORKS

Just Thrive Grant

$6,000.00

Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s) and 2 W-2 employees. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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The Freed Fellowship

Freed Fellowship Grant

$2,500.00

Apply Today For a $2,500 Small Business Grant

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Women's Net

The Amber Grant for Women in Business

$10,000.00

WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams.The application cutoff for the next $10,000 Amber Grant is March 31, 2025

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Her Suite Spot

HerRise Microgrant

$2,450

This grant program, which is presented by Hidden Star, a nonprofit organization, is open to women and minority small-business owners. Deadline to enter is March 31st, 2025, and the winner(s) will be announced the following week!

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Partner tools & exclusive discounts

Vetted services with deals for Realist Lab founders. Affiliate links help fund our programs.

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Clerky

Legal Formation

Incorporate your startup, issue founder stock, and handle IP assignment online — attorney-drafted docs startup-ready.

20% off for Realist Lab founders

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Notion

Workspace & Docs

Notes, databases, wikis, and project tracking — all in one place. Used by thousands of early-stage startups.

6 months Plus plan free

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What VCs Wont Say

Raising

Most founders begin the fundraising process without a clear understanding of how investors evaluate opportunities. This course closes that gap.

Use code REALAB for $50 off when enrolling in the full course.

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AI tools for founders

Curated AI tools to help you move faster — from product building to market research.

Educational resources

Handpicked content across funding, operations, and growth.

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Strictlyvc

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CB Insights

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PitchBook

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