Up to $50 Million to Transform San Francisco – Boundless San Francisco

The Boundless San Francisco Competition, funded by Crankstart and managed by Lever for Change, is offering up to $150 million in total funding for ambitious ideas that could make San Francisco a better place to live. Organisations can apply from anywhere in the world, and proposals can address virtually any subject area, provided the primary benefit is to San Francisco.

Here’s what you can expect:

• $10 million–$50 million for each final Awardee

• Up to three organisations will receive the main awards

• Up to $150 million available overall

• Before the final awards, 3–7 Finalists will share $1 million–$3.5 million in project development grants

• Finalists also receive technical assistance to strengthen their proposals

• Proposals can tackle any subject area

• Projects should present an ambitious, transformative vision for San Francisco

• Solutions should be community-rooted, sustainable and capable of creating lasting change

• Applicants can also request flexible, below-market capital, such as a low-interest loan, alongside grant funding.

Who can apply?

• Organisations anywhere in the world

• Organisations across different sectors and subject areas

• Existing and previous Crankstart grantees can apply

• Collaborations are permitted

• For-profit organisations can participate, although award funds must ultimately be used for eligible tax-exempt purposes

• Projects must primarily benefit San Francisco

• Applicants should demonstrate transformative ambition, viability, evidence of results and the ability to create lasting impact.

Deadline: 11 September 2026 at 5:00pm Pacific Time to register.