Impact Funding Resources
Stanley Creators Fund offers grants of up to $50,000 USD to support leaders working at the intersection of humanity, sustainability and possibility. Grant recipients represent a dynamic group of emerging Creators, Builders and Inventors who reflect the many communities they serve and bring optimism for a better future through their work. Designed to support a wide variety of causes and challenges such as climate change, food security, housing security, and equity and justice.
End Date19 Sep 2025 Funding AmountUpto USD 50k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderStanley 1913 Creators Fund
Grant
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund
Guidelines document
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0375/3269/6635/files/SCF_2025_Program_Guidelines_for_Website.pdf?v=1754081516
Focus Areas:
• Climate change
• Food security
• Housing security
• Equity and justice
Key Information
• Must operate or be affiliated with qualified U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (or global equivalent) able to receive corporate funding
• Minimum of two years of operating history (or proof of concept if lacking operating history)
• Annual operating income between $100,000 USD and $2,000,000 USD
• Demonstrate alignment with Stanley Creators Fund objectives
• Operate in alignment with Stanley's values and standards, including commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrate willingness to partner with Stanley brand and diverse stakeholders to amplify organization's story and progress
• Leaders must be deeply engaged in communities, have designed innovative solutions to pressing challenges, and bring optimism to their work
• Willing to partner with communities, individuals, and brands to build momentum by sharing stories
Evaluation Criteria:
• Create, Build, Invent: Innovation and originality in approach to systems change
• Theory of Change: Demonstrated creation, definition, testing, and/or funding of impactful solutions
• Leadership and Voice: Compelling voice and narrative to advance ideas, rally support, influence, and lead
• Project & Capacity: Demonstration that funding will enable additional development/delivery of inventive solutions
• Inclusion: Prioritization of equity and inclusion in operational commitments and service delivery
• Partnership: Commitment to collaboration with wide group of stakeholders
