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If you submitted an application, we will be in touch by 1st August with more information.
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Submit your application by July 16th 2025
Your application will be reviewed by our panel of experts — including past fundraising champions — who will decide how the $135,000 fund is divided among the successful applicants. Selected participants will receive grant funding toward their challenge and join our AllStars program — a VIP community for those taking their fundraising to the next level.
The grant is for people taking on game-changing challenges to raise money for charity — bold adventures that push limits and turn heads. Whether you’re running back-to-back marathons, navigating wild terrain, or taking on an extreme endurance feat, givestar is here to back you all the way. No fluff — just real financial support for things like equipment, travel, and entry fees to fuel your mission and help you make a big impact for charity.
This grant is for everyday people planning extraordinary feats - think rowing across oceans, climbing mountains, or taking on unique endurance challenges to raise money for a cause. It doesn’t matter if you’ve already started fundraising elsewhere — as long as you're raising money for a UK- or US-based charity and are over 18, you're eligible!
WHAT? World’s longest triathlon from the UK to the summit of Mt. Everest
Why? Raising awareness of veteran's mental health and protecting endangered wildlife through conservation
charities: SAVSIM
USED grant FOR: VISAs along his cycle route
WHAT? Rowing the Atlantic Ocean solo
WHY? Encouraging women of color to take on challenges they might not have considered possible
Charity: Deenabandhu Trust & The Mental Health Foundation
USED grant FOR: Paid for her boat's safety equipment and oars
what? Aiming to become the first DeafBlind person to summit Mt. Everest
WHY? An opportunity to raise awareness and foster a better understanding of deafblindness
CHARITY: Guide Dogs UK & Millimetres 2 Mountains
used grant for: A training climb at Mera Peak in Nepal
WHAT? Climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with a fridge on his back
WHY? The fridge symbolises the burden of mental health struggles people face, he wants to break the taboo and encourage people to talk about their struggles openly
charities: North Staffs MIND
USED GRANT FOR: Paid for his flights to Tanzania
WHAT? World’s longest triathlon from the UK to the summit of Mt. Everest
Why? Raising awareness of veteran's mental health and protecting endangered wildlife through conservation
Charities: SAVSIM
USED GRANT FOR: VISAs along his cycle route
WHAT? Rowing the Atlantic Ocean solo
WHY? Encouraging women of colour to take on challenges they might not have considered possible
Charities: Deenabandhu Trust & The Mental Health Foundation
Used grant for: Paid for her boat's safety equipment and oars
what? Aiming to become the first DeafBlind person to summit Mt. Everest
WHY? An opportunity to raise awareness and foster a better understanding of deafblindness
CHARITies: Guide Dogs UK & Millimetres 2 Mountains
used grant for: A training climb at Mera Peak in Nepal
WHAT? Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with a fridge on his back
WHY? The fridge to symbolises the burden of mental health struggles people face, he wants to break the taboo and encourage people to talk about their struggles openly
charities: North Staffs MIND
Used grant for: Paid for his flights to Tanzania
If you're selected, we'll do more than just provide funding. Our AllStars community has already welcomed over 40 incredible individuals who’ve become brand ambassadors and gained access to a full benefits package. Our main goal is to help you succeed in your fundraising — and you’ll get the same support.
Who can apply?
This grant is for people planning extraordinary feats to raise funds for a cause. It doesn’t matter if you’ve already started fundraising elsewhere, as long as you’re fundraising for a UK or US based charity, and are over 18 - you’re eligible!
Is my challenge big enough?
People ask this one a lot! If what you’re planning makes people do a double take, then you’re along the right lines. We’re looking for people who want to push the boundaries, set records, and do things which haven’t been done before. Unsure? Drop us a message and we’ll be able to give you a steer
Do I have to raise money for charity?
Yes, there needs to be a charity fundraising element to your challenge because we are a fundraising platform! Unfortunately this part is non-negotiable for us.
My plans aren’t fully formed yet, can I still apply?
Definitely! As well as providing financial support via the grant, we also help fundraisers with campaign planning, gaining corporate sponsorships, building an audience online and more.
I already have a fundraising page set up elsewhere, is that an issue?
Not at all! If you have a page set up already, either on givestar or another fundraising site, it’s not a dealbreaker - it’s a positive sign if anything! We will require you to continue your fundraising on givestar, so as long as you’re happy to move over (we can help you with this), that’s all that matters.
what can i spend the grant money on?
The grant money is to help you to cover the costs of your challenge - it’s not a donation to the charity or fundraising page itself and will be sent directly to your bank account. Past recipients have used the funding to pay for equipment like boots or oars, flights, visas, accommodation and entry fees.
I’m fundraising as a team, can I apply?
The Adventure for Good Grant is aimed at individual fundraisers or small team challenges, but not larger mass participation events. The majority of recipients are individuals but we have also welcomed teams of 2, 3 or 4 in the past.
How do you choose who gets a share of the grant?
Once all applications close, our panel, which consists of previous recipients and the givestar team, meet to discuss how we allocate the grant pot. It’s based on a number of factors and may not be split evenly between all recipients.
When will i hear back?
Applications close at midnight on 16th July 2025. After this date, our panel will meet to discuss how the funds will be distributed. We will let ALL applicants know whether they’ve been successful by 1st August.
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