Funding Next - Gen
Nonprofit Founders
TRIIBE provides funding, mentorship, and community for college students taking root today to advance tomorrow
Funding Next - Gen
Who We Are
Everyone wants a village, but nobody wants to be a villager. So we built a TRIIBE. Next-gen for next-gen, a foundation made up of incredible changemakers under the age of 30 supporting fellow nonprofit founders.
What We Do
We ensure next-gen changemakers are always at the table, as a focal point, not a footnote. Whether through our college fellowship, or the TRIIBE 100 fund (supporting the top 100 nonprofits run by founders under 30), we are the seal of credibility, improving the perception of next-gen capabilities, and inspiring others to pursue social impact.
How We Do It
We provide a comprehensive support system: direct funding for organizational needs, structured mentorship from experienced nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, and a tight-knit community of fellow student founders who understand the unique challenges of building impact organizations.
Apply to the Fellowship
TRIIBE provides funding, mentorship, and community for college students building organizations that create social impact.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Opening Soon
Applications for the Spring 2026 cohort will open later this spring.
Cohort Size
5 Fellows
Duration
3 years
WHO CAN APPLY
- —Currently enrolled undergraduate students
- —Founders or co-founders of registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- —Active leadership role in organizational operations
- —Aspiring to continue their work full-time after graduating
What Fellows Receive
Comprehensive support designed for undergraduate nonprofit founders navigating the unique challenges of building organizations while in college.
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Direct Funding
Financial grants to support nonprofit operations, programming, and organizational growth
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Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from two experienced nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs each quarter
03
Community
A cohort of fellow undergraduate founders building meaningful organizations
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Programming
Workshops and speaker series covering governance, fundraising, and organizational development
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Resources
Access to operational tools, legal support, and sector-specific expertise
SPONSORED BY
PARTNERED WITH
Our First Two Cohorts
Undergraduate students building organizations that address critical social challenges
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Beyond the Fellowship
Support extends beyond graduation. TRIIBE alumni remain part of a community committed to sustained social impact.
Alumni Network
Continued connection with fellow founders and access to an expanding community of social entrepreneurs
Ongoing Support
Access to resources, consultation, and guidance as your organization continues to develop
Leadership Opportunities
Mentor current fellows and contribute to the next generation of nonprofit leaders
Join A Cohort
Are you an undergraduate nonprofit founder? Apply to join our community of changemakers.
ApplyFund Our Work
Your donation helps founders make an impact in food, water, shelter, health and education.