USC Marshall Catalyst Microgrant Fund 2025-26

USC Marshall Catalyst Microgrant  Fund 2025-2026

At the USC Marshall Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, we believe that helping entrepreneurially inclined students at the earliest stages of their new venture can help propel successful startups, careers, and lives. Catalyst is designed to identify these students – throughout our campus – and provide them access to financial and mentoring resources to support independent momentum and initial results. Catalyst is industry-agnostic, size-agnostic, school-agnostic, and open to students across all USC campuses.

Students with a demonstrable interest in entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply. You do not need to be a Marshall student to apply. Applications will be accepted and reviewed ONCE a semester. A LIMITED NUMBER OF PROPOSALS will be funded.

To apply, you must register & complete the application form found here: https://cglink.me/2nB/s1474

Proposal Grant Period (Please note this timeline might change depending on the number of proposals received)

Proposal Accepted: October 5 through 15.

Proposal Review Period: You should expect to hear back within 2-3 weeks.

***For additional information, please visit the website here: https://engage.usc.edu/entrepreneur/catalyst-microgrant-/

Note: This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Greif Center operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to participate may contact Michelle Duong-Rosas (duongm@marshall.usc.edu). We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event or program. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.