Epic Dream Grant — Stage 1

Tell us what
you want to do.

Four questions. Under ten minutes. If your plan has what it takes, we'll be in touch to take it further.

Under 10 minutes

Ages 18–26

No references required at this stage

Start filling in the form to track your progress

What are you applying for? *

Epic Dream Grant $10,000 The biggest plans. Any trip length.

Standard Bursary Up to $5,000 Focused plans under 3 months.

Full name *

Age *

Must be 18–26 at time of application.

Email *

Where are you based? *

What kind of plan is this? *

Pick the one that fits best. Overlapping is fine — choose your primary.

🧭 Adventure & Exploration Expeditions, remote travel, wilderness objectives

🏔️ Athletic Achievement Competitions, elite training, performance goals

🛠️ Trade or Vocation Apprenticeships, craft mastery, vocational training

The plan *

What you want to do, where, and for how long. 100 words max. Write it like you're explaining it to a friend, not a committee.

0 / 100 words

How much do you need? *

A rough number is fine. Tell us what you're asking for and what you're covering yourself.

Video link *

60–90 seconds shot on your phone. Tell us who you are and what you want to do. Loom, YouTube, or an Instagram Reel — all fine. Realness over production.

One link (optional)

Instagram, a blog, a race result, a training log, a portfolio. Anything that shows us who you are beyond the form.

By submitting you confirm you are aged 18–26 and that the plan described is genuine. The committee will be in touch within a few weeks — either way. Questions? info@finnwardman.com

Tell us whatyou want to do.

Tell us what
you want to do.