Start a Project

By posting a project to BreaktheTide, you can expand your initiative’s network to a broader and larger audience while still continuing to create an impact on others.

Why BreaktheTide

Minimal Administrative Fee

We charge a minimal administrative fee (<5%) and add it to the total dollar amount that needs to be raised to fully fund your project.

Personable and Accessible

We encourage organizations, potential WaveBreakers to reach out to us with their specific needs for their project.

Limited Projects at a Time

We will only have a handful of sponsored projects at a time so we can administer and monitor the progress closely.

Support Grassroot Organizations

We work with grassroots organizations (potential WaveBreakers) to help them fund a project that meet the definition of our Mission.

How it works

Getting your project funded is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1 Submit Application

Submit an application form and wait for a response from BreaktheTide.

2 Get Approved

Once you are approved, we will post your project to BreaktheTide’s platform.

3 Receive Funds

WaveMakers and patrons of the BreaktheTide community will fund the sponsored projects

FAQ

Anyone who falls within the definition of the Mission of BreaktheTide is welcome to apply. Whether you are an individual or an organization, we welcome you to complete the online application to determine if you meet our requirements.

Any nonprofit grassroots organization that meets the Mission and Goals of BreaktheTide is eligible to apply for getting their projects selected. View the full application here.

No. BreaktheTide will not charge you for posting a project to its website. Instead, BreaktheTide will retain a minimum administrative fee (<5%) when raising money for your project. This fee is added to the total dollar amount that needs to be raised to fully fund your project.

BreaktheTide will require a commitment from you or your organization to provide financial and operational status reports for the project, photos and videos of the progress of your project in order to populate the website and maintain transparency. Please reach out to us on our contact page to begin the process of getting your project selected as a WaveBreaker on our website.

It may take up to 14 business days to receive a response on your application.

Yes. BreaktheTide will be able to provide funds to organizations with bank accounts that accept international transfers (from the US), with no prohibitive costs being incurred on BreaktheTide.

The duration of each project may vary but no active project can extend beyond 365 days from the initial funding date.

Financial documents are determined on a case by case basis. However, Transparency and Accountability is the cornerstone of BreaktheTide so necessary documents are required from the organizations for full disclosure of the progress of the project. Please view our application for more information on this.

Ready to get your project funded?