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Prometheus Foundation funds organizations and individuals who demonstrate that they can effectively promote Ayn Rand and advance Objectivism.

We seek to engage with people and organizations who uphold and live by rational principles, and who are willing to present Ayn Rand’s ideas to their audiences accurately.

Before applying, be sure that you read about and understand our three funding programs and the criteria for participating in them. (Please note: We do not fund translations, book-writing projects, or projects directly advocating political policy.)

Note: The inclusion of academese, vague language, or any kind of “fluff” will cause your proposal to be rejected. To give your proposal its best chance of success, please include only relevant information, use crystal-clear language, and omit all extraneous material.

When you’re familiar with what we fund and are ready to apply for funding, simply fill out the application below, being sure to include all requested information and materials.

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Objectivist Venture Fund
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What is the purpose of your proposed project? What problems does it address? How will it solve them? (500 words max.) *

Who is your project's audience? Who will be impacted? (250 words max.) *

Consider the following: Does your audience target a specific type of person or is it more general? What is the quality of your audience/market? Does your audience consist of students, intellectuals/scholars, middle-aged adults, professionals, political people, etc.?

How will Ayn Rand's ideas and Objectivism be integrated? (500 words max.) *

For instance, if applicable, provide a list of required reading material (essays, talks, lectures, courses, etc.) and specify whether there will be assignments (homework, tests, quizzes, essay submissions, etc.).

What is the expected result of your project? How will you determine or measure the success of your activities? (250 words max.) *

For instance, consider and state whether your project might result in large numbers of people being taught or inspired to read Ayn Rand’s works or coming to understand Objectivism deeply.

How many do you expect will be impacted by this project? (250 words max.) *

Consider the following: Is this a one-off course/lecture/event, or a series? How many hours do you expect will be spent with each impacted individual? Will there be follow-up activities, such as courses of study, discussion groups, materials offered, or email lists to maintain contact with attendees?

How short- or long-term do you expect the impact to be? (250 words max.) *

When answering this, please consider the future prospects of your project, your organization, and others involved in the project.

What are the major stages of development, and when do you aim to achieve each? (250 words max.) *

For how long will funding be needed (e.g., once or for several years)? Do you have or are you seeking other sources of funding? Are you considering charging a fee for some or all of your activities and, if not at first, then after what number of years? (250 words max.) *

Provide a link to your budget in Google Sheets (no exceptions). Include columns for both your local currency and U.S. dollars. Include a brief cost-benefit analysis. Please grant "Editor" access to [email protected] so that we may format the document and insert comments. *

Consider carefully such questions as: What is the estimated cost per audience member or student? What is the estimated cost per lecture or event? How many are being contacted, how frequently will they be contacted, and how much will it cost to contact them? How much will it cost to achieve your desired results?

When would you like to receive the funding? Include dates for initial and subsequent funding as applicable. (1 sentence max.) *

How familiar are you with Objectivism? Which books and courses have you completed? (250 words max.) *

List the names and qualifications of the main people involved in your project. For each, including yourself, list the skills and prior accomplishments that qualify him or her to succeed. (up to 3 people, 250 words per person max.) *

Upload your resume if applicable. (Maximum 5 pages written in Times New Roman, font size 12.)

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Upload your college transcript if applicable. (Scholarship applicants only.)

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