Think Tank Startup Fund
Atlas Network's Think Tank Startup Fund supports new and reorganizing think tanks worldwide with grants, training, and networking to advance liberty and institutional growth.
Funder: Atlas Network
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Grant amounts vary by proposal scope and country; awards typically require matching funds.
Summary: Supports new or reorganizing think tanks worldwide with grants, training, and networking to advance liberty.
Key Information: Open to Atlas Network partners and, by invitation, non-partners founded in the last five years.
Description
The Think Tank Startup Fund is designed to help new think tank leaders establish and grow organizations dedicated to advancing liberty worldwide. Administered by Atlas Network, the fund provides a combination of grants, targeted training through Atlas Network Academy, and access to global networking opportunities. The program is particularly aimed at organizations in their early stages (founded within the last five years) or those undergoing significant reorganization or relaunch, supporting institutional growth, capacity-building, and long-term sustainability.
