Applications to our new Cooperative Foundations program close in two days on March 6, 2026 at 11:59 PST.

The program is an eight-week intensive for underrepresented indie game studio founders who want to work differently and comes with a $5,000 grant as well as peer support from other indies!

Let’s go over some frequently asked questions:

What is covered in the program?

• Values alignment

• Governance design

• Conflict resolution

• Financial transparency

• Team development

• Solidarity strategies

• Professional connections

• Work/life balance

What does $5000 do for a studio?

Our grants give early-stage studios breathing room to make decisions deliberately rather than desperately. $5,000 allows your team to focus on building your foundation – developing governance agreements and practising collective decision-making – without the immediate pressure of chasing income or giving up ownership to survive.

What does ‘underrepresented’ mean?

This is a broadly inclusive term meant to prioritize those who have been socially and structurally excluded from accessing capital, professional networks, studio employment or career progression; who have faced barriers to participating in entrepreneurship and government funding programs.

We are not prescriptive about this and trust you to self-identify.

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If you have any other questions, reach out to us!

We look forward to seeing your applications,

- eileen & Jennie

What is covered in the program?