Deadline: 13 September 2026, at 11:59pm PST
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund supports the voices, ideas, and advancement of social entrepreneurs and is designed to celebrate these leaders and the nonprofit organizations with which they are affiliated.
It designed to support a wide variety of causes and challenges such as climate change, food security, housing security, and equity and justice, we are making space to learn from the Creators around the world who understand the nuances of solving these challenges. And we believe defining our global communities’ challenges is best left to the leaders who roll up their sleeves every day in their local communities.
Recipients represent a dynamic group of diverse Creators, Builders and Inventors who reflect the many communities they serve. These leaders are deeply engaged in their communities, have designed innovative solutions to an urgent challenge, and bring optimism to their work. They are willing to partner with communities, individuals, and brands to build momentum.
Funding awards
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund offers grants of up to $50,000 USD to support leaders working at the intersection of humanity, sustainability and possibility.
Eligibility
To be eligible, U.S.-based awardees must operate as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or partner with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. For organizations based outside the U.S., we require documentation of the legal nonprofit or charitable status recognized in your country. I
Organizations that are well-suited for funding must meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Demonstrate alignment with the Stanley 1913 Creators Fund objectives.
- Operate in alignment with Stanley 1913’s values and standards, including our commitment to inclusion.
- Be incorporated as a U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or, for global applicants, hold legal nonprofit or charitable status in your country.
- Have an operating history of less than 10 years.
- Have an annual operating income between $200,000 USD and $2,000,000 USD.
- Demonstrate willingness to partner with Stanley 1913 brand and other stakeholders to amplify the story and progress of the awardee’s organization.
Evaluation
Applications are due by Sunday, September 13, 2026. The application includes an eligibility screening, basic information about the organization’s intended work, the innovative solution, and the organization’s leadership. These applications will be reviewed based on Stanley 1913 Creators Fund criteria, including, but not limited to the following:
- Create, Build, Invent. The leader(s) and organization demonstrate innovation and originality in their approach to systems change.
- Theory of Change. The leader(s) and organization demonstrate they have created, defined, tested, and/or raised funding for an impactful solution to an urgent challenge.
- Leadership and Voice. The leader(s) and organization demonstrate the use of a compelling voice and narrative to advance ideas, rally support, influence, and lead.
- Project & Capacity. The leader(s) and organization demonstrate that funding from this program will enable additional development and/or delivery of the inventive and original solution.
- Inclusion. The leader(s) and organization demonstrate that they prioritize inclusion in their operational commitments and in their service delivery.
- Partnership. The leader(s) and organization demonstrate a commitment to collaboration with a wide group of stakeholders and recognize the value of partnerships.
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