The Innovation Prize supports organizations fighting against the radical progressive Left. A new round of applications is open now.
Does your nonprofit have a groundbreaking project that will help build an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish? Are you seeking funding for bold ideas that could transform the conservative movement? The Heritage Foundation’s Innovation Prizes, which are currently open, award such projects.
This competitive prize program is accepting submissions through January 31, 2025, and awards up to one million dollars annually for innovative projects, bold strategies, and creative policy solutions that advance the following:
- Empower parents to make their own education choices
- Secure our borders and reduce crime
- Ensure free and fair elections
- Reduce the growth of government spending and inflation
- Counter the threat of Communist China
- Hold Big Tech accountable
- Protect unborn life and family formation
- Promote leadership development
- Unleash American energy
- Or meaningfully advance the good life (a strong civil society, healthy families, and vibrant faith)
To learn more about the Innovation Prizes, including past winners and how to apply, click here.
“Innovation” in this context means daring projects that spark creative disruption within the conservative movement. Heritage seeks nimble and inventive organizations ready to implement bold and original strategies for the country’s most pressing problems.
As Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation states: “The American people are looking for bold and innovative leaders who are willing to call out this radicalism for what it is, but also provide ideas and solutions to the problems millions are facing today.
"That’s why Heritage created the Innovation Prize. It’s about serving the movement and uniting conservatives—particularly outside the Beltway—to defeat the destructive ideology and designs of the radical left.”
Additionally, in early 2025, the Heritage Foundation will launch a special Innovation Prize round to support innovative projects related to America’s upcoming 250th Anniversary. To learn more about this special prize round, which opens Friday, January 31, 2025, click here.
