Stanley 1913 Creators Fund 2027: $50,000 Grant for Early-Stage Nonprofits

Overview

The Stanley 1913 Creators Fund 2027 offers $50,000 to selected early-stage nonprofit organizations working to build stronger communities and find new solutions to social challenges. Stanley 1913 describes its community as Creators, Builders and Inventors committed to a better way of life and a better world, and the fund backs emerging nonprofit leaders with bold ideas and the potential for meaningful community impact. Since 2023 it has supported 23 nonprofits across eight countries, spanning a wide range of causes, communities and approaches.

Who can apply

The fund is aimed at early-stage nonprofits and emerging nonprofit leaders developing innovative answers to community problems. It is not limited to one cause, race or ethnic group, and earlier recipients have represented different causes, people and approaches. Strong applicants can explain the problem they address, what their solution does differently, who benefits, how the work could grow and how $50,000 would move it forward. Applicants should show they are turning an idea into action rather than only proposing one. Eligible countries for the 2027 cycle are not listed, so geographic and organizational eligibility should be confirmed in the official guidelines.

What you get

Selected nonprofits receive $50,000 in funding, recognition as part of the Stanley 1913 Creators community, and resources to develop or expand community solutions, along with greater visibility for their mission and impact.

How to apply

Organizations apply through the designated Creators Fund application process after reviewing the official 2027 requirements. The application should communicate the mission, the problem being solved, the innovative approach, community impact and how the funding would advance the work.