Grants For Creators™

Grant For Christian Artists and Creatives

Danielle Desir Corbett — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:58:45 GMT

If you share Christian stories or artwork, this grant is for YOU.

$5,000 Fellowship For Information-Focused Creators (Deadline: November 13, 2026)

Danielle Desir Corbett — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:39:33 GMT

If you create content that informs or connects people, this 8-week virtual training program will teach you the tactical skills to ensure you are disseminating accurate information.

News Creator Corps is looking for independent creators who provide a service to their community, whether that’s restaurant openings, public health information, parenting discussions, travel, or local stories in your town.

Fellows learn fact-checking, sourcing, interviewing, and research skills so they can serve the communities they care deeply about. There is one application for everyone, including rural creators and college students.

The fellowship teaches tactical skills like fact-checking, sourcing, and interviewing to ensure creators are disseminating accurate information.

Creators only need an engaged following on a digital platform (Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Substack, YouTube, etc.) and a focus on providing information-based services to a specific community.

Traditional news reporters and journalists who have learned about fact-checking, FOIA requests, interviewing skills, sourcing, and other news reporting skills would likely not benefit from this cohort.

The cohort will meet virtually once a week from roughly January 25th to March 19th, put what they learn into practice on their own channels, and receive a $5,000 stipend.

Good luck!

Deadline: November 13, 2026

Learn more here. (Be sure to mention ‘Grants For Creators’ in the how did you hear about us section.

P.S. Community member Will C. De Man was selected as a Trusted Creator Fellow earlier this year. Read about how building trust with an audience can open doors to funding, and how aligning your work with the right opportunity matters more than chasing every grant out there.

Other Grants On Our Radar

This Program Teaches You How to Become a Grantmaker
$450 Stipend For Emerging Los Angeles-Based Audio Creators
$10,000 Grant for Publishers and Creators
Grants for October 2026 (122 featured awards)
Grants for November 2026 (71 featured awards)

🏆 How a Grant Rejection Turned into a $5,000 Grant Win for Manny Faces

Danielle Desir Corbett — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:22:38 GMT

Getting rejected for a grant doesn’t always mean the door is closed. For Manny Faces, it opened a new one. After the initial rejection, the funder offered a secondary opportunity which included a $5,000 grant. Read on to learn how Manny handled the rejection, what creators can learn from it, and how he approaches grants now.

1. Tell us about yourself — who you are, what you make, and the community you serve.

I go by the name . I’m a longtime, multiple award-winning journalist, podcast professional, and cultural commentator, and I’ve been a practitioner and participant in Hip Hop music and culture for most of my life.

I create under my Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem, which includes a podcast, videos and livestreams, a Substack newsletter, and a published book.

Generally, my work highlights the ways Hip Hop music and culture can help uplift humanity and improve society in areas beyond entertainment, including education, health and wellness, science and technology, politics and social justice, the fine arts, and more.

My audiences include individuals and organizations working in these intersections, people from the communities where Hip Hop originated who are eager for what I like to call “Hip Hop news that isn’t about dumb ish,” and folks who are less familiar with the culture, across a wide range of fields and disciplines, who can benefit from the knowledge, interviews, case studies, and perspectives I share.

2. You applied for a grant, did not get it, but the founder came back and offered a secondary opportunity. Set the scene — what were you originally applying for, and what inspired you to submit an application?

The opportunity was through the CNP Media Fund, an initiative by the Counter Narrative Project (CNP) which supports media organizations that strengthen reporting on communities most impacted by HIV.

Through my work exploring intersections of Hip Hop and health issues, I’ve become familiar with a number of initiatives, interventions, and strategies that use Hip Hop music and culture to raise awareness, increase outreach, and address important public health issues. I’d also heard about people and programs doing this type of work specifically around HIV and AIDS.

So when I learned about the fund, I saw an opportunity to help tell some of those stories. I applied for a $20,000 grant to produce several pieces of journalism exploring that intersection.

These stories are rarely covered, which is true of many of the intersections between Hip Hop and the other areas I report on, so I was hopeful that this funding would allow me to shine a light on some important work that deserves much more attention through the unique and powerful lens I utilize.

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3. After the rejection, what happened next? How did the secondary opportunity come about?

The rejection came through email, and it was actually a very nice rejection email – you know, those template rejection emails can be pretty cold sometimes. Still, every rejection stings a little, and it felt like, “Sigh, here we go again…”

But in the very same email, there was an invitation to join their media roundtable, a cohort of journalists and media creators working across different outlets and disciplines. This opportunity would allow me to produce a smaller version of the project I’d originally proposed, supported by a $5,000 grant.

So, essentially, the email said, “OK. You didn’t get the grant. But surprise! Here’s another opportunity for you!”

It’s funny. Years ago, I received a rejection for something, only to get another email a few minutes later saying, “Sorry, we sent out the wrong email. You were actually accepted!”

Ever since then, whenever I get a rejection, there’s always a little part of me waiting for that second email to come through. It usually doesn’t, but in this case, something like that actually happened, just in a different way.

4. Your story challenges the idea that a rejection is the end of the road. What would you say to a creator who just got a “no” on an opportunity they really believed in?

In this particular case, the organization offered a secondary opportunity I didn’t even know existed, so that was a wonderful surprise. But there are other ways I’ve learned to look at these situations.

For one, after I had received that notice, I realized I actually knew some people connected to the organization. So even if I hadn’t received either grant, applying was an opportunity to get on their radar, really emphasize that I have interest in the issues they care about, and perhaps open a door for future collaboration. Sometimes simply establishing that connection and demonstrating genuine interest can be valuable.

Now, I won’t pretend the rejections aren’t frustrating. Especially as an independent journalist and creator. It can be extremely difficult to sustain this kind of work without outside funding – feast or famine if this is all you’re trying to do. When you’re putting real time and energy into all these applications, those rejections can add up.

But I’ve also learned that the application process itself can have value.

Every time I apply, I get a little better at communicating my ideas, making my case, and presenting a project concisely. Occasionally, a rejection even comes with useful feedback.

We’ll have to see, but I am certain if (WHEN) I was to (AM GOING TO) start acquiring more or larger grant wins, it will absolutely be because of what I learned putting together all the ones I didn’t get.

On top of that, sometimes the process of developing a proposal leads me to an idea I’m excited enough about to pursue independently, or one I can adapt for another opportunity. Or just hold on to until the right opportunity match comes along. In those cases, I’ve already done much of the conceptual work, and I have a bunch in the vault that I can pull out when something relevant arises.

So my overall advice would be to allow yourself to be disappointed, because that’s real, but don’t automatically discard the work you put into the application or the relationships you may have started building.

A rejection doesn’t necessarily mean the idea wasn’t worthwhile. And it doesn’t always mean that particular door is permanently closed.

5. What will this funding help you accomplish?

First and foremost, the funding supports the production of two stories exploring the intersection of Hip Hop culture and HIV awareness and prevention.

It’s an important public health topic, and the connection between Hip Hop and healthcare is one I’m particularly passionate about reporting on. There’s so much meaningful work happening at that intersection that doesn’t receive nearly enough attention, and I’m excited to help bring some of it to light.

But this grant also represents another significant milestone for me.

It’s the first grant awarded directly to the nonprofit organization I established to support this work: The Hip Hop Institute for Social Innovation, a 501(c)(3) focused on journalism, advocacy, research, and advancing Hip Hop culture’s contributions to society.

So beyond helping me produce these stories, the award helps establish the Institute’s credibility as an organization capable of attracting funding and carrying out meaningful projects.

I’ve received support for my work in the past, but being able to say that the nonprofit itself received its first grant is especially meaningful. It puts the organization on the board, so to speak, and hopefully creates a foundation for future opportunities.

6. Moving forward, how are you approaching grants, and what resources are you using to position yourself for success?

I’m pursuing grants, fellowships, and other funding opportunities much more actively these days, partly because of this win and partly because establishing a nonprofit has opened up opportunities that weren’t previously available to me as an individual.

I’ve become much more deliberate about how I search for and evaluate funding opportunities. I’ve also incorporated AI-assisted workflows that help me identify potential grants, analyze eligibility and fit, and determine which opportunities are actually worth pursuing.

Importantly, I’ve used AI and automation to build a project-management-style system that helps me track applications, milestones, deadlines, and next steps. Obviously, there are plenty of project management tools that can do some of these things, but by combining these technologies and workflows, I’ve been able to create something that works particularly well for how my brain works and what I need in order to stay on top of things.

I’m currently pursuing a handful of opportunities, with several applications already submitted. We’ll see whether these systems lead to more funding wins, but they’ve absolutely helped me become more organized and intentional about the process, which is important when you’re an (admittedly often scatterbrained) independent creator wearing so many hats.

And I have to say, I’m extremely grateful for Grants for Creators. I’ve recommended this resource to so many people because it’s just that valuable. There are opportunities out there that independent creators might never hear about otherwise, and having a platform that helps bring those opportunities to light can make a real difference.

For people like me, who are trying to sustain independent work and tell important, often underreported stories, access to that information means everything. So the ONE thing I’ll be doing for sure is staying subscribed.

More Grant Wins

Creators across disciplines — storytellers, podcasters, artists, musicians, and filmmakers are finding and winning grants they first discovered through Grants For Creators.

Here are a few more wins from the community:

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Email grantsforcreators@gmail.com with the subject line: “I won a grant.”

This Program Teaches You How To Become a Grantmaker

Danielle Desir Corbett — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:14:54 GMT

Have a passion (or a desire) for philanthropy?

Today’s funding opportunity is different from what we usually share.

As creators, we are usually on the receiving end of grant funding, but what would it look like to build your own fund and give money away to support the causes that matter most to you?

If I’ve gotten your attention, keep reading.

Last Chance to Join the Hit Submit Challenge!

To win grant funding, you have to actually HIT SUBMIT.

The Hit Submit Challenge is back for one final round in 2026!

The goal? Apply for ONE grant in FIVE days.

If you’re a creator, artist, or small business owner tired of self-funding every idea and project, let’s explore what grant funding can do.

Over 100 creators have joined this challenge, and I’m excited to help the next cohort find opportunities and submit a real application by October 30th. You don’t have to figure it all out alone (I promise).

I ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE

19 New Grants with October & November 2026 Deadlines

Danielle Desir Corbett — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:04:15 GMT

New grants are constantly coming out, so we are back sharing (20) more non-dilutive funding opportunities to help you move the needle on your creative work.

Take a moment to review the updates below and see which awards could be a perfect fit for you.

There are (11) *NEW* grants with October 2026 deadlines, bringing the total to (122). You can find (8) *NEW* grants with November 2026 deadlines, bringing the total to (71).

Hit Submit Challenge: Last Call For 2026

If you consistently find grants you want to apply for but struggle to actually get applications out the door, this 5 day challenge is for YOU.

I’ll guide you through the process, answer your questions, and personally review your drafts so you can keep moving forward instead of getting stuck second-guessing yourself.

You don’t need to rearrange your entire life. You just need to give yourself five focused days to finally apply and get that practice.

We kick off Monday, October 26th for the last round of the year.

➡️ Join the Hit Submit 5-Day Challenge

New Here?

Welcome! Every month, we send you a mega newsletter with all the active U.S.-creator-eligible grants we’ve found for the month.

If you are Canadian, check out Grants For Creators | Canada. 🇨🇦

Our free subscribers preview a handful in the “Featured” section, while our paid members have unlimited access to the entire list + our extensive archives to research past funders.

New grants are constantly coming out, so we continue to search around the clock. Whatever else we find, we send in a weekly update, just like this email (typically sent on Wednesday).

[NEW] October Awards for Paid Members

Artificial Intelligence: #97
Artists: #96 (The Bronx), 107 (Washington State)
Authors/Writers: #104 (Unpublished)
Community Enhancement: #108 (New York City)
Creatives: #92 (Emerging), 106 (New Orleans)
Entrepreneurs: #103 (Central New York)
Illustrators: #104 (Unpublished)
Journalists: #91 (Early Career), 105 (Science)
Media-Makers: #102 (Philadelphia; Undergraduate & Graduate Students)
Nonprofits: #96 (The Bronx)

➡️ Click here to review October 2026 Funding Opportunities.

[NEW] November Awards for Paid Members

AI: #14
Authors/Writers: #22 (Black; Researchers)
Community Enhancement/Leadership: #66 (LGBTQIA+)
Entrepreneurs/Small Businesses: #42 (Women)
Filmmakers: #31
Publishers: #15 (Independent)
Storytellers: #18 (Los Angeles)
Visual Artists: #13 (Contemporary)

➡️ Click here to review November 2026 Funding Opportunities.

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Knowing Grants Exist ≠ Applying for Them

Danielle Desir Corbett — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:17:34 GMT

You already know grants are out there.

You’ve gotten our monthly roundups. You’ve probably bookmarked a few. Maybe you’ve even started an application or two over the past year.

But knowing and actually applying? Two very different things.

Whether grants are funding a hobby, a side quest, or your full-time creative work, the application process can feel li…

Say Good-bye to Self-Funding Your Podcast

Danielle Desir Corbett — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:49 GMT

What if you could keep telling your stories and serving your audience without completely self-funding your podcast or audio project?

My friend , founder of Latinas In Podcasting (LIP), built this year’s LIP summit around that idea. It’s called El Maratón de Podcasting because podcasting is very much a marathon. So when she asked me to be one of the eight speakers, I jumped at the opportunity to share what I know.

This audio summit features (8) very honest conversations with working podcasters and audio pros about what actually keeps a show going: consistency, monetization, discoverability, and permission to do it your own way.

All eight sessions drop tomorrow, October 20th, as one private playlist you can add to your favorite podcast app. Listen whenever it fits your life.

Speakers have been working in this industry anywhere from five to TWENTY years, so they know what’s up: hundreds of episodes and millions of downloads.💥

Take a look at these sessions:

Angelina Gurrola - Sponsor Your Own Podcast: Sell without the Ick Factor
Danielle Desir Corbett - Money without Sponsors: Grant Funding & More $$$ Options
Amelia Hruby - Get Off the Grid: Growing Your Podcast without Social Media
Faybeo’n Mickens - Feed the Robots: The Metadata that Makes You Discoverable
Adam Schaeuble - The Road to 1 Million+ Downloads

You’re not gonna want to miss it. And because I’m one of the speakers, LIP gave me a special code to share: use [DANIELLE25] at checkout to drop your ticket price to $25.

This summit is for any indie podcaster (Latina or not) who already has a show and wants to keep it going without the overwhelm of going broke.

Danielle Desir Corbett

Grants For Audio Creators

$25,000 Grant To Develop an Original Audio Play

$100,000 To Take On Six Months of One-In-a-Lifetime Experiences

Danielle Desir Corbett — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:06:28 GMT

Not every funding opportunity is a stuffy grant.

Today I’ve got a fun award to share…

You don’t need thousands of followers or to be a professional content creator to win. All you need is a brilliant story about a time you said YES.

Head of Yes by Virgin is giving one bold soul the opportunity to take on six months of once-in-a-lifetime Virgin experiences.

This gives you the chance to travel the world and say YES to adventures most people only dream about.

Capture “the brilliant bits” via short-form video, photos, and stories that show what really happens when you say YES to possibility. Plus, you’ll get $100,000 for the six-month partnership.

Deadline: October 20, 2026

[Get your grant application reviewed →]

Let us know if you apply (and get selected). Good luck!

Know someone who perfectly captures the spirit of saying YES? Feel free to share.

Hit Submit Challenge is Back!

In order to win grant funding, you have to actually HIT SUBMIT.

Let’s finish 2026 strong! The fourth cohort of the Hit Submit Challenge is our final round of the year, and we’re making these five days count.

Whether you’re applying for your first grant or tackling the next one on your list, I’ll be there with guidance and feedback to help you submit a real grant by Friday.

As creators, we already run so much of our businesses alone. Applying for funding doesn’t have to be another thing you figure out by yourself. Join a group of passionate creators who are ready to stop putting off applications and start taking action. Join the Hit Submit Challenge today!

Challenge starts Monday, October 26th.

Get Your Grant Applications Reviewed

Danielle Desir Corbett — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:34:15 GMT

Wish you could have a second pair of eyes on your grant applications?

Now you can.

Last year, I won a grant right after a mentor gave me feedback. That’s not a coincidence.

Having a human (not AI) review your work is one of the fastest ways to move forward as a grant-writing creative.

Here’s why: I can see what you can’t.

When you’ve stared at your application for days, you stop noticing what’s confusing, what’s missing, and what quietly makes reviewers doubt your ability to follow through.

I can ask the clarifying questions a reviewer would ask and tell you where your story gets fuzzy or needs to pull at the heartstrings more, before you hit submit.

I’ve reviewed dozens of grant applications inside my Hit Submit Challenge (Challenge starts on Monday, October 26th - doors are open now) and in one-on-one private review sessions. Now I’m opening the doors to the wider creator community.

Here’s what I’m offering…

Hi, I’m Danielle - the human you’ll be working with to strengthen your grant applications.

Grant Review Feedback: $75

One full round of review within 72 hours
Line-by-line feedback on your application
Notes you can use to improve

And here’s the part I love most: my feedback doesn’t just address one application. The patterns I flag now become a roadmap or template you can use on every submission moving forward.

Need more than one pass? You can add another round of edits for $70.

Danielle Desir Corbett

P.S. Feedback and editorial suggestions only. I can’t guarantee funding or any specific outcome, but I can help you put your best foot forward.

P.S.S. Prefer FaceTime? Book a private 1:1 strategy session with me.

$450 Stipend For Emerging Los Angeles-Based Audio Creators (Deadline: November 2, 2026)

Danielle Desir Corbett — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:31:27 GMT

Calling all audio creators—whether you’re a writer, performer, filmmaker, or storyteller in another creative discipline and want to branch out into sound, this creator program is for YOU!

The Audible Creator Development Program is a three-day intensive designed to support audio storytellers in the Greater Los Angeles area. Through masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and industry exposure, participants develop and shape their projects for the audio medium.

This initiative brings together a cohort of (15) creators who see audio as a natural extension of their work, whether you are adapting an existing piece, exploring a new storytelling format, or looking to deepen audience connection through sound.

Each participant receives a $150 daily stipend ($450 total).

Note: Conversational or chat-based formats, such as talk shows or traditional podcasts, are outside the scope of the program. Must be residents of the Greater Los Angeles area to be considered.

Deadline: November 2, 2026

Let us know if you apply (and get selected). Good luck!

Know an LA-based creator that would be perfect for this opportunity? Feel free to share!

$30,000 Grant for Freelancers
$25,000 to Develop an Original Audio Play
$10,000 Grant for Publishers and Creators
Grants for October 2026 (111 featured awards)
Grants for November 2026 (63 featured awards)

10 New Grants with October 2026 Deadlines

Danielle Desir Corbett — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:03:36 GMT

New grants are constantly coming out, so we are back sharing (10) more non-dilutive funding opportunities to help you move the needle on your creative work.

Take a moment to review the updates below and see which awards could be a perfect fit for you.

There are (10) *NEW* grants with October 2026 deadlines, bringing the total to (111).

New Here?

Welcome! Every month, we send you a mega newsletter with all the active U.S.-creator-eligible grants we’ve found for the month.

If you are Canadian, check out Grants For Creators | Canada. 🇨🇦

Our free subscribers preview a handful in the “Featured” section, while our paid members have unlimited access to the entire list + our extensive archives to research past funders.

New grants are constantly coming out, so we continue to search around the clock. Whatever else we find, we send in a weekly update, just like this email (typically sent on Wednesday).

Note: We number every grant on our list and provide a summary of new additions below so you can find what you need quickly. So, for example, if you are looking for new sculptor grants, jump over to #79 in our October roundup.

[NEW] October Awards in Our “Featured” Section for Free Subscribers

Entrepreneurs/Small Businesses: #9 (Featured; Veterans)

➡️ Click here to review October 2026 Funding Opportunities.

[NEW] October Awards for Paid Members

Artists: #82 (New York State), 92 (Massachusetts)
Content Creators: #77
Creatives: #91 (Seattle City)
Dancers: #89 (Chicago)
Newsrooms: #90
Sculptors: #79
Storytellers: #77
Visual Artists: #83 (King County), 88 (Kansas City, Missouri)

➡️ Click here to review October 2026 Funding Opportunities.

Be back in your inbox soon!

November 2026 Grants for Artists, Entrepreneurs/Small Businesses, Authors/Writers, and More!

Danielle Desir Corbett — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:03:13 GMT

Hello, creators!

As November approaches, it invites us to slow down, appreciate the people and experiences that inspire us, and recognize the progress we’ve made along the way. At Grants for Creators, we’re celebrating the ideas, talents, and determination that keep our creative community moving forward. As the season of gratitude begins, we hope you’re making space for your own dreams, too. 🧡 🍂🦃

What better way to invest in those dreams than by exploring new funding opportunities? There’s still time to find grants that can support your creative vision and business goals.

So far, we’ve found (90) grants with November 2026 deadlines totaling approximately $2,278,430 in potential funding.

We will continue digging and add more awards weekly, so stay tuned!

➡️ Click here for our October 2026 Grants Roundup!

Updated October 21, 2026.

How To Find Grants via Our Newsletter

New here? Our grants list is chronologically ordered from November 1st to November 30th.

To help you save time, we also indicate who the grants are for in award titles, and we’ve included a numbered index below summarizing featured opportunities.

We will continuously share more November grants as we find them.

Activists: #12
Artificial Intelligence (AI): #14
Artists: #2 (Featured), 3 (Featured), 2, 4 (Virginia), 6, 11 (Arrowhead), 16, 19 (Washington State), 20 (Greater Boston), 22, 24 (Rhode Island), 3 (Nassau & Suffolk County), 37 (Cape Cod), 38 (Cape Cod), 41 (Los Angeles), 46 (Norman, Oklahoma), 49 (Manhattan-Based), 53 (Oregon), 57 (Queens), 58, 61 (Cuyahoga County), 62 (D.C. Area), 65 (New York State), 67 (Pennsylvania), 72 (Warren & Washington County), 73 (Student; Emerging)
Authors/Writers: #7 (Featured), 1 (Emerging; DMV), 8 (Performance & Choreography), 30 (Black; Research), 50, 60 (Black Women), 70 (Horror)
Choreographers/Dancers: #8, 68 (The Bronx)
Community Enhancement/Leadership: #23, 31 (Raleigh, North Carolina), 39, 52 (Long Beach), 76, 79(New York), 83 (New York; TGNCNB)
Creatives: #3, 5 (Black; Baltimore & DMV), 9 (Southern California), 16, 25, 43, 74
Entrepreneurs/Small Businesses: #7 (Women), 35 (Beauty Businesses), 59 (Women), 75, 77, 80 (Young)
Filmmakers: #6 (Featured; Short), 34 (Miami-Based; Documentary), 40 (California), 44, 51 (Documentary), 55 (Women; Short)
Humanities: #27
Journalists: #69 (Southern States), 81
Media Makers: #17 (Short Form)
Nonprofits: #4 (Featured), 18, 28 (Midwestern), 64 (New York State), 66 (New York State), 72 (Warren & Washington County), 74, 78
Performing Artists: #8, 10
Photographers: #47 (Norman, Oklahoma)
Playwrights: #5 (Featured)
Poets: #32 (San Diego)
Publishers: #15 (Independent)
Researchers: #1 (Featured), 3, 30 (Black), 54
Scholarships: #82 (Wine Education)
Storytellers: #21 (Los Angeles), 81
Theater: #10, 26 (San Francisco Bay Area), 56 (New York City)
Visual Artists: #13 (Houston), 29 (Virginia), 42 (Oklahoma), 45 (New York City; Women & Nonbinary), 63 (Indiana), 71 (Philadelphia)

[FEATURED GRANTS]

1. APSA Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is now accepting applications for this grant. The fall 2026 application cycle will award scholars whose research focuses on one or more of the following target areas: Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Political Science, Sovereignty, Tribal Governance, and Native Studies. Qualitative, quantitative, interpretive, mixed-methodological, political philosophy, and theory approaches are welcome. Collaboratively authored projects are also welcome.

Funding ranges between $2,000 – $2,500. Funds can support access to data or archival records; paying undergraduate or graduate student research assistants; purchasing statistical software to facilitate research; costs associated with manuscript preparation; travel for fieldwork or research site visits; and professional development activities, such as skills or methods training.

Deadline: November 1, 2026

2. [NEW] Ali Cultural Center Sculpture 2027 - For Artists

The City will commission an artist/artist team for a work-for-hire project to design, fabricate, and install a sculpture at the Ali Cultural Center's north entrance. The sculpture’s theme is “Rooted Pride, Living Legacy.” The artwork should honor the Black community of Pompano Beach’s Northwest—its culture, history, pride, style, creativity, and resilience—acknowledging struggle while celebrating a future in motion and a legacy that never gives up. The sculpture should enhance the area and stand alone as a work of art. It should be tall and fit within a 9 ft. 10 in. diameter. The purchase budget established for the project is $45,000.00. The price will include all insurance, taxes, fees, permits, delivery, lighting, concrete base/pad installation, and engineering and artwork installation.

Deadline: November 12, 2026

3. The Artist’s Book Grant

This eight- to ten-week residency lets artists produce a limited-edition book. Working intensively in the WSW studios, artists print and bind their own books and are encouraged to create an edition size no larger than 100 and no smaller than 50. The grant includes a $350/week stipend, up to $1,000 for materials, up to $250 for travel within the Continental US, free on-site housing, and 24/7 studio access. WSW can provide technical advice; training on new equipment, techniques, and materials; and production assistance.

Deadline: November 15, 2026

4. [NEW] Impact100 DC Grant - For Nonprofits

This opportunity invites applications from nonprofit organizations located in and serving residents within the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Arlington and/or Fairfax County, or the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, or Falls Church that address the unmet needs of those who have been historically underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized as a result of systemic racism and structural inequity. The grant has five focus areas: arts and culture, education, family, health and wellness, and preservation, environment, and recreation. $100,000 will be awarded.

Deadline: November 16, 2026

5. The Emerging Playwrights Fund

This opportunity calls for theatrical visionaries ready to push boundaries and captivate audiences through the intimate, limitless world of audio drama. Whether your work explores internal worlds through sound, creates vivid landscapes through language, or experiments with narrative structure… if it pushes boundaries and demands to be heard, Audible wants to hear about it.

For this cycle, they are interested in original audio drama in:

Action & Adventure including Mystery, Thrillers, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Core Fiction including Contemporary Fiction, Romance, and Literary Companion Pieces

Winners receive $25,000 to write and develop an original audio play.

Note: Open to US and UK residents.

Deadline: November 18, 2026

6. The 1B AI Film Award - For Short Films

This award celebrates innovation, storytelling, and technology, where filmmakers redefine short films through the creative power of artificial intelligence. This year’s competition, as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, invites visionary filmmakers to create AI films generated using Google Gemini. Create a groundbreaking short film, powered by Google Gemini models, that redefines storytelling. The top 5 will premiere at the 1 Billion Followers Summit. One visionary wins the $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

Deadline: November 20, 2026

7. editing.services Short Story Award 2026 - For Writers

Calling all short story writers: Want more exposure and a bigger audience for your creative work? Would an extra $1,000.00 USD help right now? If so, this award is the perfect way to achieve both. This award accepts short stories in any genre or theme. All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or nonfiction, 5,000 words or fewer, to be considered. In addition to a $1,000.00 USD award, the winner's short story will be featured on our blog, which reaches thousands of readers per month. Rules and exclusions apply.

Deadline: November 30, 2026

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$25,000 To Fund Your Dream Video Project

Danielle Desir Corbett — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:33:31 GMT

If you’ve been dying to make a video project or have an idea living in your notes app for months, this award is for YOU.

$5,000 Small Business Grant (Deadline: October 15, 2026)

Danielle Desir Corbett — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:54:05 GMT

Small business owners, this funding opportunity is for YOU!

Eligible small businesses should have an active customer base and must be located in:

Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; and San Diego, CA (metro area)
West Virginia (entire state)
Military veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs nationwide are eligible to apply for a special virtual cohort of military entrepreneurs

Intuit IDEAS is a one-year program supporting diverse small businesses across U.S. cities through a nationwide cohort.

Each entrepreneur receives business coaching, support from Intuit experts, access to AI-powered tools, and a $5,000 grant to continue accelerating business growth, increase revenue, and improve operations and efficiency.

Note: There’s a special cohort open to Los Angeles-area small businesses - learn more here (separate application).

Deadline: October 15, 2026

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Other Grants On Our Radar

Our November grants roundup drops on Monday, October 12th, exclusively for paid subscribers. Our nonstop grant research would not be possible without your continued support. Stay tuned!

Our October 2026 grants roundup features (101) grants totaling approximately $907,050. Skip the time-consuming research and browse our curated list here.

We’re Featured in a Documentary

Danielle Desir Corbett — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:33:05 GMT

I recently celebrated four years as a full-time solopreneur.

My journey has been deeply rewarding but far from glamorous.

A few months ago, I shared a win: I was honored as a Zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree for my work at Grants For Creators.

Today, I’m excited to share that I was featured in a 10-part cinematic documentary series.

Chapter 3 follows five solopreneurs from completely different backgrounds and explores the real story of how to start a business when you don’t have all the answers, the early wins you can’t put a price on, the trade-offs between financial stability and freedom, and what it’s like to build something no one around you fully understands.

I share the behind-the-scenes of quitting my cushy corporate job, why it’s been worth it, and the community impact that matters most to me (creators finding and winning grant funding).

I stumbled upon this incredible opportunity to share my story after applying for the Zoom Solopreneur grant, which I shared in this newsletter.

While winning cash matters, funding opportunities often come with access to networking, mentoring, curriculum, and, in my case, a feature!

I invite you to watch Chapter 3 and binge the entire series for a deep dive into the Solopreneur Movement.

I hope it empowers you to be bold, believe in yourself, and keep going.

Danielle Desir Corbett

Grants For Creators Founder | 2026 Zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree | 6x Grant Recipient

17 New Grants with October 2026 Deadlines

Danielle Desir Corbett — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:02:45 GMT

New grants are constantly coming out, so we are back sharing (17) more non-dilutive funding opportunities to help you move the needle on your creative work.

Take a moment to review the updates below and see which awards could be a perfect fit for you.

There are (17) *NEW* grants with October 2026 deadlines, bringing the total to (101).

New Here?

Welcome! Every month, we send you a mega newsletter with all the active U.S.-creator-eligible grants we’ve found for the month.

If you are Canadian, check out Grants For Creators | Canada. 🇨🇦

Our free subscribers preview a handful in the “Featured” section, while our paid members have unlimited access to the entire list + our extensive archives to research past funders.

New grants are constantly coming out, so we continue to search around the clock. Whatever else we find, we send in a weekly update, just like this email (typically sent on Wednesday).

Note: We number every grant on our list and provide a summary of new additions below so you can find what you need quickly. So, for example, if you are looking for new authors/writers grants, jump over to #56 in our October roundup.

[NEW] October Awards in Our “Featured” Section for Free Subscribers

Arts Administrators: #7 (Featured; Women)
Artists: #7 (Featured; Women)
Scholarships: #10 (Featured; College Students; Healthcare)

➡️ Click here to review October 2026 Funding Opportunities.

[NEW] October Awards for Paid Members

Artificial Intelligence: #78
Artists: #66 (New York City), 77 (Bainbridge Island, Washington), 82
Authors/Writers: #50 (Fiction; Early Career), 56 (Latinx)
Community Enhancement: #42 (Wichita), 79 (LGBTQIA+), 81 (Salt Lake City)
Designers: #65 (Black)
Filmmakers: #71 (Emerging)
Journalists: #80, 83
Music Production: #76 (Mid Career)
Nonprofits: #38 (Santa Clara County)
Visual Artists: #51 (Washington State)

➡️ Click here to review October 2026 Funding Opportunities.

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$5,000 Grant For Comedic Women Writers and Playwrights (Deadline: October 1, 2026)

Danielle Desir Corbett — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:27:34 GMT

Are you ready for all the abundance that Q4 grant season brings?

Calling all women playwrights (identifying & femmes inclusive): this award is for YOU!

The Jokes On Her Comedy Prize is offering a $5,000 grant for women playwrights who prioritize laughter (dark comedies included). This prize is for plays intentionally written to be categorized as a comedy.

Open to women (identifying & femmes inclusive) playwrights residing in the United States or Puerto Rico who are 21 years of age.

Plays must be the author’s own work.

Deadline: October 1, 2026

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16 New Grants with October 2026 Deadlines

Danielle Desir Corbett — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:03:47 GMT

New grants are constantly coming out, so we are back sharing (16) more non-dilutive funding opportunities to help you move the needle on your creative work.

Take a moment to review the updates below and see which awards could be a perfect fit for you.

There are (16) *NEW* grants with October 2026 deadlines, bringing the total to (83).

New Here?

Welcome! Every month, we send you a mega newsletter with all the active U.S.-creator-eligible grants we’ve found for the month.

If you are Canadian, check out Grants For Creators | Canada. 🇨🇦

Our free subscribers preview a handful in the “Featured” section, while our paid members have unlimited access to the entire list + our extensive archives to research past funders.

New grants are constantly coming out, so we continue to search around the clock. Whatever else we find, we send in a weekly update, just like this email (typically sent on Wednesday).

Note: We number every grant on our list and provide a summary of new additions below so you can find what you need quickly. So, for example, if you are looking for new visual artist grants, jump over to #68 in our October roundup.

[NEW] October Awards in Our “Featured” Section for Free Subscribers

Dancers: #5 (Featured)
Filmmakers: #3 (Featured), #4 (Featured; Nonfiction)
Restaurants: #2 (Featured)

➡️ Click here to review October 2026 Funding Opportunities.

[NEW] October Awards for Paid Members

Artists: #36, 46 (Austin), 47
Authors/Writers: #59 (BIPOC; Early Career)
Community Enhancement: #40 (Multnomah County, Oregon), 45
Entrepreneurs/Small Businesses: #37 (Early Stage; Female), 47 (Greater Boston), 72 (Black Owned)
Filmmakers: #50 (North Carolina)
Nonprofits: #51 (California)
Startups: #58 (Texas)
Visual Artists: #68 (Queens, New York)

➡️ Click here to review October 2026 Funding Opportunities.

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