Organization · Grant Maker
TRANSFORM
TRANSFORM is a grant-making organization that supports entrepreneurs from systemically marginalized groups through wealth redistribution. They provide microgrants and mentorship to foster social change and business growth.
Overview
What TRANSFORM does
What TRANSFORM is
TRANSFORM is a grant-making organization that supports entrepreneurs from systemically marginalized groups through wealth redistribution. They provide microgrants and mentorship to foster social change and business growth.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports grantor capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Grant Maker
- Structured capabilities
- Grantor
- Last reviewed
- March 5, 2026
Official channels
Find TRANSFORM elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
TRANSFORM as a grantor
Grant thesis
TRANSFORM is focused on wealth redistribution by supporting entrepreneurs from systemically marginalized groups, aiming to create opportunities for success outside of harmful systems.
Focus narrative
TRANSFORM provides financial support through its Business Grant, awarding $1,000 to each grantee to invest in their business or business idea. Grantees also participate in a year-long customized business strategy and development program. The organization prioritizes applicants who demonstrate social impact and address social injustices.
Value and support
Beyond funding, TRANSFORM offers a year-long customized business strategy and development program to help grantees grow their businesses and enhance their social impact.
Grant economics
- Grant range
- $1,000
- Typical grant
- $1,000
- Dilutive
- No
- Nonprofit only
- No
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Application cycle
- rolling
- Next deadline
- March 20, 2026
Eligibility and fit
- Audience
- Founders
- Inclusion focus
- women-founded, minority-founded, lgbtq, and first-time-founder
Process and recipient context
Application process
Applicants can submit their proposals for the Business Grant through the TRANSFORM website. The application process is open until March 20, 2026, allowing ample time for interested entrepreneurs to prepare their submissions. The organization emphasizes a commitment to supporting those who are working to dismantle oppressive systems.
Recipient context
Notable grantees include Valid USA, a trans-led nonprofit supporting transgender youth; Jupe Javeta, an artist and founder of a culturally insightful arts platform; Errant Press, which creates and distributes innovative books; and Queerobics West Philly, a dance aerobics class led by queer and trans artists.
Common questions
What to know about TRANSFORM
Upseed classifies TRANSFORM under the Grant Maker organization type. Its current public profile includes grantor capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 5, 2026
Known limits
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