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    Nasdaq Foundation

    Advancing wealth creation and economic resilience by partnering on scalable solutions that empower future founders and investors
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    The Economic Opportunity Grant Program

    Delivering targeted, scalable and strategic solutions to transform investor engagement and foster opportunities that broaden access to resources and enable communities to share in the wealth that markets create.​

    Upcoming Grant Deadline: Feb 13

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    Delivering targeted, scalable and strategic solutions to transform investor engagement and foster opportunities that broaden access to resources and enable communities to share in the wealth that markets create.​

    Upcoming Grant Deadline: Feb 13

    Explore the Grant Program ->
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    Driving Impact Across Five Key Areas

    Financial Literacy


    Access to Capital​


    Investor Identity


    Employee & Community Ownership

    Regional Revitalization /​ Rural Wealth Building​

    Building Strategic Partnerships

    Through a portfolio of strategic grants, the Foundation is supporting initiatives that expand access to capital, business ownership, and financial education in communities experiencing chronic underinvestment. Discover more stories and resources in our content hub

    Pathways to Entrepreneurship: Carlos
    With support from the Nasdaq Foundation, Defy Ventures’ Pathway to Entrepreneurship program equips formerly incarcerated individuals across nine states with the tools to develop business concepts and launch small businesses. Through this program, Carlos transformed his future—becoming the CEO of his own life and building a path toward economic independence.
    Jan 05, 2026

    Recent Grant Recipients

    Reshaping the perception and accessibility of global financial markets. Learn more about the Economic Opportunity Grant Program and meet more of the organizations we partner with. 

    Partner Stories & Resources

    Learn more about how our partners are creating pathways to economic opportunity in communities around the world.

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