Celebrating Creativity. Investing in the Future. Unlock Opportunity.
Applications Now Open – close on 12/31/2025
Funding awards for young entrepreneurs (14–24) and educators shaping the next generation.
What Is the PROjectUS FUND?
The PROjectUS FUND is a national award program created by the Commonwealth Foundation to uplift young entrepreneurs and honor the educators who empower them.
We invest in creativity, innovation, and real-world skill-building — giving young people the resources to build brands, launch ideas, and step into their futures with confidence.
 Awards for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 14–24)
We’re awarding young creators who demonstrate vision, drive, and a commitment to bringing their ideas to life.
Available Awards:
5 × $1,000 Keep Going Awards
2 × $5,000 Light a Fire Awards
1 × $10,000 Shine Your Light Award
Whether you’re designing, filming, coding, sewing, producing, writing, or creating — your work deserves support.
📌 Submit your portfolio, concept, or project today.
Awards for Educators
Educators are the backbone of creative youth development. We want to honor the leaders who guide, inspire, and uplift young entrepreneurs.
Available Awards:
2 × $5,000 Build Excellence Awards
1 × $10,000 Ignite Excellence Award
Share your approach, your impact, and the young people you support.
📌 Educators — apply today.
Why This Matters
Many young creators have the passion, the talent, and the ideas — but not the access.
PROjectUS is here to change that.
We believe in:
✔ Access
✔ Equity
✔ Creative pathways
✔ Portfolio building
✔ Real-world experience
✔ Empowered youth & educators
This fund is more than a grant — it’s a launchpad.
…are you an institution or individual interested in expanding the fund?
Visit this link or contact us directly at info@commonwlth.org