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May 2026 Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits, Artists, Photographers, and More!

With the much-anticipated warmer weather soon upon us and flowers and trees blooming, we excitedly look forward to sunnier days ahead!

Apr 10 • Cielo Diaz and Danielle Desir Corbett

Monthly Newsletter

$500 PodGround Creator Micro-Grant For Podcasters (Deadline: May 15, 2026)

For audio creators who believe in their voice, story, and impact without big budgets or teams.

May 4 • Danielle Desir Corbett and Cielo Diaz

Named a Top 50 Solopreneur By Zoom

And what this means for creators trying to fund their work right now...

May 4 • Danielle Desir Corbett

$100,000 Grant For Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Creatives (Deadline: May 4, 2026)

Supporting creative practices that advance racial equity.

May 2 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Up To $100,000 Grant For News Organizations (Deadline: May 7, 2026)

For newsrooms ready to grow.

May 2 • Danielle Desir Corbett

$1,000 Grant For Community Builders (Deadline: April 30, 2026)

Funding to make a local impact.

Apr 30 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Playlists: Find Funding Faster

Grants for Theater and Playwrights

The latest funding opportunities for theater/theatre.

Aug 29, 2025 • Cielo Diaz and Danielle Desir Corbett

Grants for Musicians

The latest funding opportunities for musicians.

Aug 29, 2025 • Cielo Diaz and Danielle Desir Corbett

Grants for Choreographers and Dancers

The latest funding for performing artists.

Aug 29, 2025 • Cielo Diaz and Danielle Desir Corbett

Grants For Podcasters and Audio Creators

Where to find funding for your audio projects.

Jul 4, 2025 • Danielle Desir Corbett and Cielo Diaz

Grants for Small Businesses

The latest funding for small businesses!

Feb 14, 2025 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Live Video

32:51

How the PodGround Creator Micro-Grant Helps Podcasters Go the Distance with Remi Roy Osi

$500 Grant for independent podcasters to avoid burnout and stay consistent.

Feb 3 • Danielle Desir Corbett and Remi Roy

53:23

How To Use AI To Draft Funder-Ready Grant Applications

Watch now or play this in the background like a podcast.

Jan 10 • Danielle Desir Corbett

47:19

From Freelance Gigs to Grants: How to Attract the Right Opportunities

Opportunities Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Find the Best Ones.

Oct 1, 2025 • Danielle Desir Corbett and Kaitlyn Arford

59:06

Why Every Creator Needs a Grant Keyword Strategy

A smarter search strategy (and workbook waitlist!) inside.

Jul 15, 2025 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Our Grant Winners

Named a Top 50 Solopreneur By Zoom

And what this means for creators trying to fund their work right now...

May 4 • Danielle Desir Corbett

$5,000 Grant Winner: How Building Audience Trust Helped Will C. De Man Secure the Trusted Creator Fellowship

Lessons in alignment, positioning, and opportunity.

May 1 • Danielle Desir Corbett and Will C. De Man

How Dr. Angela Kingdon Reframed Her Work To Win a $2,000 Grant in the Hit Submit Challenge

The mindset shift that helped one creator secure grant funding.

Mar 13 • Danielle Desir Corbett and Dr. Angela Kingdon

$2,500 Grant Winner: Bree Noble Wins Global State of Women Relief Fund

Grant funding helps everyday musicians make more money.

Jan 16 • Danielle Desir Corbett

$5,000 Grant Winner: Heath Druzin Wins Røde Creator of the Year For Podcasting

Don’t shy away from funding opportunities, even a long shot.

Jan 5 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Read Our Blog

Grant Writing Takeaways I Learned at The Gathering in Bend, Oregon

Reflections on strategy, relationships, and the future of grant funding.

May 8 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Are Grants Worth Applying For in 2026?

The potential rewards far outweigh the challenges.

May 2 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Stop Copying and Pasting Grant Applications

Every funder is different. Your approach should be too.

Apr 17 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Hot Take: You're Prematurely Disqualifying Yourself

No more talking yourself out of funding meant for you.

Mar 23 • Danielle Desir Corbett

What’s Possible When You Lean Into Grant Funding

What grants actually cover and how they take the pressure off.

Feb 13 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Hit Submit 5-Day Challenge: We Start January 26th!

Your first (or next) grant application submitted in 5 days.

Jan 19 • Danielle Desir Corbett

Common Reasons Grant Application Get Rejected

Why funders say "No" and how you can win next time.

Nov 24, 2025 • Danielle Desir Corbett

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