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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

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$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

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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

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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

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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

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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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