Where can I find the opposite: join a community of funders, which already has the filtering and application process figured out? There are a lot of us who’d love to help others get started, but you don’t want to have thousands of different applications, all with slightly different requirements.

https://twitter.com/MolochDAO. This is crypto based, but exactly your idea. A smart contract based way to join a group of funders who vote on funding proposals that are brought to them.

I agree! I'd love to put a platform like this together but since I lack connections I would probably have a hard time finding funders that would use it.

Don’t let that stop you. Cold contacting + a good Show HN would be enough to kickstart it. It will just be work.

If open source quantum computing is your thing then https://unitary.fund/ could use help supporting and mentoring projects. We're domain specific, but this might be a model others can follow.

Wow, it's really great that there is demand from both sides.

Isn't this how every non-profit works already? You just help them with a donation, they filter and figure out projects.

Pioneer.app have made huge strides in this regard. You can watch their livestreams and mail the founders afterwards.

What would be your expectations from funded projects? % of stock, some reward later,etc?

Indiegogo and kickstarter?

Someone suggested that there should be a place that documents a list of grants + deadlines in my last post, so I’ve gone ahead and put together a list of grants, crowdfunding platforms, and other resources that can help you get off the ground with no upfront costs!

If you know of other grants or resources, please feel free to create a pull request :)

Love the quick turnaround. :)

Thanks for the idea! Seems like a lot of people are finding it useful :)

You should add Gitcoin.co - they fund open source projects through distribution of cryptocurrencies.

Thanks! Will add soon

Depending on how much 'project' we're leaning, this misses the rather large pool of funds that is SBIR. Not easy, or fast, but can put some oomph behind a project.

Yeah you're right. 'project' is subjective :). This is just a start for now, but I'm open to PR's that includes other types of funding

Awesome initiative! I like the idea of combining non-VC resources for the very start of the project. Thanks for sharing!

Im a college aged kid working on several projects, whats the best way to format a request/application like this

I think most grants have their own form that you have to fill out so it would depend on the grant/funder.

Yes +1 for that ! Every little bit helps & I hope this grows