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Wildflower Foundation

Fund to Seed Wildflower Schools + Sunlight Loan Fund

Startup grants and low-interest loans for teacher-founders opening Montessori microschools in the Wildflower network. Wildflower says seed grants aren’t meant to fully fund a launch.

Amount
Modest seed grants (amount not posted), plus low-interest loans
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Rolling
Who this fits
Microschool · Private schoolMontessori microschools that join the Wildflower network.
New schools
Brand-new schools can apply
Where
National
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026on wildflowerschools.org
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens wildflowerschools.org in a new tab)

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Fill in Wildflower’s Get Involved form
  2. Step 2: Complete the planning phase
  3. Step 3: Sign the Wildflower Network Membership Agreement

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Seed Fund eligibility opens once your team completes the planning phase and signs the Wildflower Network Membership Agreement.”
In the funder’s own words, from wildflowerschools.org, checked Oct 1, 2026.

Only for teacher-led Montessori schools that join the Wildflower network. Wildflower says Sunlight loans are available in every state.

  • Montessori school
  • Joins the Wildflower network
  • Completes Wildflower’s planning phase

Timing

Rolling, once you finish Wildflower’s planning phase.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

Spot something out of date? Tell us and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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