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About United Prosperity Fund

Building America's economic future through strategic investment in innovation and entrepreneurship

Our Mission

To empower visionary individuals and entrepreneurs in the United States to turn bold ideas into sustainable economic opportunities — building a resilient, inclusive, and innovative national economy.

Our Vision

A future where every American — regardless of background, location, or resources — can transform their potential into prosperity through creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Our Story

Founded on the Principle of Equitable Opportunity

Established in 2014, the United Prosperity Fund was born from a simple yet powerful observation: America is full of brilliant minds with transformative ideas, but traditional funding channels often leave many deserving entrepreneurs behind.

We recognized that innovation doesn't discriminate by geography, background, or circumstance — but access to capital often does. Rural communities, minority entrepreneurs, and individuals without established networks faced systemic barriers to turning their visions into reality.

UPF was created to bridge this gap. By establishing a transparent, merit-based grant program that evaluates ideas on their potential impact rather than the applicant's connections or zip code, we've helped thousands of Americans build sustainable businesses that strengthen local economies and create meaningful employment.

11 Years of Impact
50 States Reached
2,437 Projects Funded
Our Story

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Equity & Inclusion

We believe exceptional ideas come from all backgrounds. Our processes eliminate bias and ensure every applicant receives fair consideration based solely on merit and potential impact.

Transparency

Our evaluation criteria, decision-making processes, and impact metrics are publicly available. We maintain accountability to both our grantees and the American public.

Impact-Driven

We prioritize projects that create measurable economic and social benefits — job creation, community strengthening, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Partnership

We view our grantees as long-term partners, not just recipients. Their success is our success, and we remain invested in their journey beyond the initial funding.

Innovation

We celebrate creative thinking and calculated risk-taking. The projects we support often challenge conventional wisdom and pioneer new approaches to old problems.

Sustainability

We support businesses and initiatives built for the long term — environmentally conscious, financially viable, and designed to create lasting positive change.

Our Impact in Numbers

A decade of measurable economic transformation

$127M+ Total Grants Awarded

Non-repayable funding distributed to American entrepreneurs

2,437 Projects Funded

Across all 50 states and diverse industries

18,500+ Jobs Created

Direct employment generated by UPF-funded businesses

67% Minority-Led Projects

Supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs

43% Rural Community Impact

Bringing opportunities to underserved areas

89% Still Operating

5-year survival rate of funded businesses

Ready to Join Our Community of Innovators?

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