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We are a non-profit venture studio that attracts, supports and connects entrepreneurs focused on early childhood development.

07/21/2026

The Imagine Award exists because community-rooted early childhood leaders have the greatest potential to transform the field — yet face the greatest obstacles at the earliest stages.

That's why our award program is built around real iteration over perfection, and support over burnout — investing in a way that cares for the whole person.

If this feels like you, we'd love for you to get to know the Imagine Award!

👉 https://www.promisestudio-imagineaward.org

07/14/2026

🚀 The wait is over – the 2026 Imagine Award from Promise Venture Studio is now open! Could this be your year?

We’re funding early childhood leaders who are rooted in the communities they serve, self-driven, and ready to launch a pilot within six months — with the expertise and commitment to see it through.

This year, we're selecting up to 10 individuals for the Award — and each one will receive $20,000 + a six-month cohort-based learning experience to test their idea alongside the people it's meant to serve, and grow with a cohort of fellow leaders who get it.

Application deadline: August 28, 2026

You can find our informational video and live Q&A sessions on our website – plus, we're also thrilled to announce free pilot design workshops open to all applicants!

⏩ Learn more about the award, explore our application resources, and apply now: https://www.promisestudio-imagineaward.org

05/16/2025

Time is running out to apply for the Promise Sandbox Award!

Don't miss your opportunity to receive $20,000 in unrestricted funding plus a full-year of valuable mentorship, training, and connection-building support! The Promise Sandbox Award empowers proximate leaders to explore and test their ideas to create transformative impact in early childhood.

📅 Applications are due next week on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. If you know of a leader who would be a great fit, please spread the word. And if you're planning to apply, we're so excited to get to know you and your idea! ✨

Learn more & apply here ➡️ bit.ly/PromiseSandboxAward

04/17/2025

📢 $20k funding alert! The application for the Promise Sandbox Award is now open!

👉 Apply now: bit.ly/PromiseSandboxAward

📅 Applications close on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Wondering if you’re a fit? Take our 5-minute eligibility quiz, read through our FAQs, or sign up for an upcoming information session to learn more!

04/10/2025

🌱 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Promise Sandbox Award!

This award is designed for proximate leaders with ideas for transformative impact in early childhood and offers:
💰 $20,000 in funding to bring your idea to life
🧠 Peer–support and training to help you explore and test your idea
🤝 Access to Promise’s networks and connections

What makes YOU a good fit for this opportunity?
☑️ You understand challenges in early childhood because you've worked towards addressing them
☑️ Your persistence, curiosity, and resourcefulness are your superpowers
☑️ You know which solutions will work because you're from the communities you serve
☑️ You are ready to test your ideas and bring them to life

This award is a new offering from Promise in 2025, and this year our team seeks to learn about the grant-making and capacity- building support needed at the earliest stages of entrepreneurship. We will partner with awardees to create new knowledge about what capital (human, social, financial, etc) and resources are most helpful in making a transformative idea a reality.

📅 Interested in applying? Our application will launch next week and we’ll share additional details in a follow-up announcement! For now, we invite you to follow us here for updates and sign up for an information session to learn more:

April 22: 5:30pm–6:30pm ET ➡️ bit.ly/PSAInfoSession1
April 24: 5:30pm–6:30pm PT ➡️ bit.ly/PSAInfoSession2
May 14: 10:30am–11:30am PT / 1:30pm–2:30pm ET ➡️ bit.ly/PSAInfoSession3

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02/25/2025

Meet the 2024 Promising Ventures Fellows! Hear directly from this year’s cohort—a dynamic equity-driven group of leaders creating real change across the early childhood development ecosystem 💡

Through the Promising Ventures Fellowship, these changemakers gain tailored support, coaching, and a powerful network, supporting them to grow their impact in early education, parent and caregiver support, workforce development, and beyond.

We’re incredibly excited about this year’s cohort – our sixth – because of the incredible impact they’ve had with children and families in the communities they serve. Check out this video to learn how these remarkable innovators are working to build an equitable world where every child and family can fulfill their innate promise 💙

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emh13qFdk8U

08/02/2024

Time is running out to apply for the Promising Ventures Fellowship! ⏳

Fellows receive personalized coaching, a tight-knit community of practice, and connections and access to key partners in ECD.

Applications are due in one week! If you know of a leader who would be a great fit, please spread the word. And if you're planning to apply, we're so excited to learn more about your work ✨

APPLY HERE ➡️ bit.ly/PVFapp2024 by midnight on August 9

07/26/2024

Interested in personalized coaching, a tight-knit community of practice, and connections and access to key partners in ECD? Check out the Promising Ventures Fellowship 🎉

Applications are open for two more weeks! If you know of a leader who would be a great fit, please spread the word. And if you’re planning to apply, we can’t wait to learn more about your work!

APPLY HERE ➡️ bit.ly/PVFapp2024 by August 9

07/11/2024

LaToya Holmes-Ware, Co-Executive Director of Pathwaves Washington and Promising Ventures Fellowship Alum, shares how her interactions with the Promise team were essential to her Fellowship experience.

Apply today to join our 2024 cohort and explore how the fellowship can help you access a passionate, supportive community ➡️ bit.ly/PVFapp2024

You can learn more at our website: lnkd.in/gCGdWkvQ
or watch the full information session here: bit.ly/PVFinfo2024

06/28/2024

The wait is over! Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2024 Promising Ventures Fellowship 🥳

Fellows receive personalized coaching, a tight-knit community of practice, ongoing support beyond the fellowship duration, and connections and access to key partners in the ECD field.

If you know of a leader who would be a great fit, please spread the word. And if you’re interested in applying, we can’t wait to learn more about your work in the coming weeks!

APPLY HERE ➡️ bit.ly/PVFapp2024
before applications close on August 9!

You can learn more at our website promisestudio.org/ecd-fellowship-overview

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