The Stanley Creators Fund is now accepting applications. We encourage social entrepreneurs that want to address urgent issues in their communities to apply. To apply and find out more about this opportunity, click here.
About Stanley 1913 Creators Fund
Opportunity Details
Inspired by the inventive founding of our brand,Stanley Creators fund provides early-stage award grants to support a new generation of creators, builders and inventors who reflect the many communities they serve. By investing in these emerging organizations and amplifying their voices,we accomplish more together.
Benefits of Stanley 1913 Creators Fund
- A maximum of $50,000 will be awareded to each recipient in 2025. Award amounts are at stanleys sole discretion and may be adjusted based on the number of applicants,size of awardee organizations, and the stregth of proposals.
- In 2025, stanley creators fund is awarding single year funding. we recognize the value of multi-year funding and may choose to make multi-year awards in the future.
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Requirements
- Demonstrate alignment with the Stanley Creators Fund Objective.
- Operate in alignment with stanleys values and standards,including our commitment to diversity,equity and inclusion.
- Be incorporated as a U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, or global equivalent,with a minimum of two years of operating history. In absence of operating history, proof of concept may be demonstrated.
- Have an annual operating income of no less than $100,000 USD and no more than $2,000,000 USD.
- Demonstrate willingness to partner with Stanley brand and diverse stakeholders to amplify the story and progress of awardee's organization.
Application Date and Process
Applicants are asked to provide the following
- information on 501(c)3 organization applying for funding
- information on the affliated leader
- description of the alignment with stanley creators fund objectives,including:
- The cause at the center of the applicants work
- The qualities,accomplishments or ideas that exemplify the applicants as an emerging creator
- Specific actions that may be pursued as a result of funding from stanley creators fund.
Application Deadline
19 September, 2025
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