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JOIN THE VELA
FOUNDER NETWORK

Traditional education sets the standard.

VELA sets you apart.

Doing education your own way? You’re in the right place. 

At VELA, we believe education should be as unique as the families and learners it serves. The thousands of founders in our network are driving real change for millions of learners and families across the country.  

Join the VELA Founder Network today for access to grant opportunities and resources to help you thrive. It’s free and easy to apply!

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“This amazing work is not meant to be done solo. It’s so important to have a network of people to bounce ideas off of and to be in collaboration with.  The VELA team and network are all here for you and are really rooting for your success.” 

Shiren Rattigan, Founder of Colossal Academy

It takes a village. Make VELA yours. 

Check out our eligibility criteria and application info to see if it’s a good fit.  

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis through November. It’s free to join our network. Complete your short application today!