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Discovery Grant

Up to ₹25,000

The 3FVC Discovery Grant backs individuals exploring one or multiple ideas for civic, environmental, or broader public good. It gives you room to experiment, learn in public, and follow the most promising thread without committing to a single idea too early.

₹25,000

Up to in exploration support

1 week

Target decision timeline

Your call

Explore one idea or several

The one commitment: build in public. Share what you try, what you learn, and what you change along the way.

Who is this for?

  • Individuals at the earliest stage of exploring a project
  • People testing one idea or comparing a few promising directions
  • Builders working on civic, environmental, or broader public good
  • Curious people ready to share their experiments and learning in public

Terms

Build in public

Regularly share what you are trying, what you are learning, and how your thinking changes.

Keep exploring

You do not need to commit to one idea upfront. Use the grant to test possibilities and find a direction worth pursuing.

Room to grow

Strong progress may lead to consideration for a larger 3FVC grant later.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applications should focus on civic, environmental, or broader public good
  • Applicants should be ready to experiment and share regular public updates
  • You may explore one project or multiple ideas

Application Process

1

A lightweight application

Tell us what you are curious about and what you would like to explore.

2

A quick decision

We aim to make a decision within one week of your application.

3

Explore and share

Use the support to experiment, then regularly share what you try, learn, and change.