Published: 18 Aug 2025 464 views
Any grant awarded pursuant to the Program shall be a one-time, discretionary, non-dilutive, and non-transferable distribution of funds. Such grant is not an equity investment, loan, or prize. CHASM shall have no obligation to award, renew, or continue support to any Applicant or Recipient beyond the one-time disbursement.
CHASM reserves the right to rescind any award in the event of ineligibility, misrepresentation, violation of these Terms, or conduct by the Recipient that CHASM deems, in its sole discretion, to be damaging to CHASM’s reputation or the integrity of the Program.
| Application Deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Chasm |
| Gender | Men and Women |
To be eligible for consideration under the Program, an Applicant must, as of the time of application submission:
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
Be based in the United States;
Be the founder or co-founder of a for-profit business in the early to mid-stages of development;
Not have previously received a grant from CHASM; and
Submit a complete application through the method specified by CHASM, including a statement of intended use of the funds.
Recipients of any grant made under the Program (“Recipients”) will be selected by a panel of CHASM advisors, employees, or other designated representatives (collectively, the “Judging Panel”). Selections will be made in CHASM’s sole discretion based on various factors, which may include, without limitation:
The viability and potential impact of the business;
Demonstrated product-market fit or early traction;
Clarity and feasibility of the business plan;
Competitive differentiation;
Founder’s qualifications and alignment with CHASM’s mission; and
Proposed use of the funds.
CHASM is under no obligation to provide feedback to Applicants regarding selection decisions and expressly reserves the right not to award any grants in any given Program cycle.
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For more details, visit Chasm Business Grant webpage