Fast Forward Accelerator
0%; philanthropic grant · Global (US program) · Checking status
Fast Forward Accelerator is an accelerator for early-stage founders in Global (US program), focused on nonprofit, impact, ai. No guaranteed check was confirmed; published terms are 0% (philanthropic support). Its Layer-1 intake state is closed for 2026. The current official page was checked in this repository's 2026-08-08 source pass.
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Program intake
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Key facts
| Check size | $25,000+ unrestricted grant |
| Terms | 0%; philanthropic grant |
| Stage | early-stage |
| Applications | Checking status |
| Program dates | Three-month 2026 cohort |
| Location | Global (US program) |
| Remote friendly | Yes |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | nonprofit, impact, ai |
| Status | closed |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Fast Forward's flagship accelerator helps technology nonprofits scale products, impact, and fundraising. The three-month cohort provides philanthropic funding, expert mentors, technical resources, and a demo day for donors and partners. The current record reflects the operator's official program positioning as of 2026-08-08; historical origin details were omitted where the operator did not publish them on the checked pages.
How the application really works
The program has a public application path and no required warm introduction is recorded. Apply at the official link and expect program-specific screening; the next exact deadline is not published.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- No guaranteed check was confirmed; 0% (philanthropic support). No unstated fee, SAFE clause or ownership right was inferred.
- Official Fast Forward cohort announcement checked 2026-08-08; the 2026 cohort is underway and the next deadline is not published.
Track record
- Tech-nonprofit specialization
- 415M+ lives reached by alumni
No current acceptance rate was published on the checked official page; no percentage was inferred.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- The program has a public application path and no required warm introduction is recorded. Apply at the official link and expect program-specific screening; the next exact deadline is not published.
- What are the current economics?
- No guaranteed check was confirmed; 0% (philanthropic support). No unstated fee, SAFE clause or ownership right was inferred.
- How large and long is the program?
- Three-month 2026 cohort Three-month accelerator covering fundraising, nonprofit management, technology, team and impact, culminating in Demo Day.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Remote or hybrid participation is indicated; confirm mandatory travel dates.
- What happens after the program?
- Permanent portfolio services, peer circles, advising and funder advocacy.
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Sources
- www.ffwd.org/blog/press-release-2026-accelerator-cohort — Current official program or intake page; copied from Layer 1 and not re-fetched during baseline generation (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.ffwd.org/accelerator — Official current $25k grant, three-month structure, eligibility and portfolio scale (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.ffwd.org/faq — Official application interview, eligibility and public accelerator email (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.ffwd.org — Official 2026 aggregate outcomes (checked 2026-08-10)