Innovation Challenge$600K Innovation Challenge
Accelerating technology solutions in foster care and family preservation
In Partnership With
Flourish Fund
A $600K investment in innovators strengthening families across America
Supporting nonprofits and social enterprises building solutions for foster care, family preservation, and youth transitions.
$600K
In Grants
10+
Awards Available
2-3 hrs
To Apply
Two Tracks, One Challenge
Nonprofits apply through Flourish Fund. Social enterprises apply through Eagle Ventures. Both tracks share evaluation criteria and celebrate finalists together at the live event.
Nonprofit Track
Flourish Fund grant application
$500K grant pool for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored projects. Award tiers announced before finalists are notified.
Apply as NonprofitSocial Enterprise Track
Eagle Ventures application
$100K funding pool for mission-driven social enterprises. Eagle Ventures shares award details directly with applicants.
Apply via Eagle VenturesWhat We're Looking For
We seek innovative approaches: new service models, partnership strategies, volunteer mobilization, and technology-enabled improvements that strengthen vulnerable families and communities
Preventing Family Separation
Early intervention tools and support systems that help keep families safely together
Learn moreSupporting Foster Families
Technology that empowers foster parents and caseworkers to provide better care
Learn more
Preparing Youth for Success
Solutions that help youth transitioning from care achieve independence and stability
Learn moreLived Experience Leadership Matters
We especially encourage applications from organizations led by people with personal experience in foster care or family preservation. These leaders bring insights that make solutions more effective.
Reviewed by up to 12 leading experts
Judges include donors, public figures, subject matter experts, and leaders with lived experience. Finalists receive recognition at the live event where winners are announced.
Panel confirmations are in progress. Profiles will be published here as soon as judges are confirmed.
Partners & Sponsors
Confirmed partners and funders in conversation. Final sponsor lineup will be announced closer to launch.
Flourish Fund
Lead partner
$500K nonprofit grant pool and platform host.
Eagle Ventures
Confirmed partner
$100K social enterprise funding pool and application platform.
Google.org
In conversation
Potential technical support and judging participation.
To be announced
We are welcoming partners aligned with family flourishing.
Simple Application Process
We've designed this process to be thorough yet respectful of your time. About 2-3 hours total
Self-Assessment
Quick readiness check (5-10 min)
Innovation Proposal
Your solution & approach (45 min)
Budget & Impact
Financials & outcomes (30 min)
2-Min Video Pitch
Show us your passion (15 min)
