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Opens Nov 9National

REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent

From REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures

Amount
$7,500 or $25,000$25,000 grant (Navigate) or $7,500 grant (Ascent)
Deadline
Opens Nov 9Closes Dec 1, 2026
Where
National
Match needed
No
Effort
Big jobA full proposal and several steps.
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US outdoor product brand. Opens Nov 9. Closes Dec 1, 2026

Who can apply

  • US outdoor product brand
  • Founder is Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x or AAPI and owns 20% or more
  • Ascent: $50k to $250k revenue
  • Navigate: $75k to $2M revenue

Outdoor products and consumer products

Can a small business win this?

Hard. Navigate picks 4 to 7 brands. Ascent is the better bet for small teams.

Before you apply

Navigate may be invite-only. Email REI before you start.

Checked on rei.com, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

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Common questions

How much is REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent?

$7,500 or $25,000. The full line is: $25,000 grant (Navigate) or $7,500 grant (Ascent). Highest figure stored: $25,000.

When can I apply for REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent?

Applications are not open yet. The page lists an open date of 2026-11-09.

Who can apply for REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent?

US outdoor product brand. Founder is Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x or AAPI and owns 20% or more. Ascent: $50k to $250k revenue. Navigate: $75k to $2M revenue.

Does REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.rei.com/action/path-ahead/navigate. The official page wins if we disagree.

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