Alternative Funding For Your Creative Pursuits and Business

See what happens when you count yourself in.

Hey creators!

It’s been one of the busiest summers of my career, so I’m popping in with an encouraging word.

Closed mouths don’t get fed.

This is a motto I live by, especially as a creative entrepreneur.

Advocating for ourselves and our work is crucial. By speaking up and expressing our needs, whether it's for funding or development opportunities, we increase our chances of receiving support.

Creative projects deserve funding.

Our projects and initiatives inspire, educate, and bring people together.

With financial support, we can experiment, innovate, and push boundaries, leading to new ideas, artistic expressions, and advancements in our fields.

Not to mention sustaining our projects over time.

Recently, I was a guest on So Here's The Thing with Laylee Emadi, where we discussed funding opportunities for small business owners and creatives, specifically grants and brand deals.

So many creators count themselves out too early because they don't see specific terms like "podcaster" or "filmmaker" in grant descriptions.

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By not applying, you could miss out on a significant opportunity to grow your business and achieve your goals.

As we’ve seen with several Grants For Creators community members, like Mike Brown, who secured a $1,500 grant, and Dr. Janina Jeff, who won a $25,000 award, winning a grant can be truly life-changing and empowering.

If you've ever wondered about funding opportunities for your small business or creative projects, this episode is a must-listen!

Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

In this episode, we cover:

• Understanding Grants: What they are and how they can benefit your business.

• Finding the Right Fit: Identify grants and partnerships that align with your creative projects.

• Best Practices for Pitching: Top tips for crafting compelling pitches and how podcasters can stand out even with a “small” audience.

• Mindset Matters: Overcoming the fear of rejection and embracing the journey of seeking funding.

Tune in now for tangible advice on navigating the funding landscape and insights that could transform your approach to funding your creative projects.

And remember, the first step to securing funding is to count yourself in, and apply. Don’t let the fear of rejection hold you back.

Cheers,

Danielle Desir Corbett

Founder of Grants For Creators

Host of The Thought Card & Co-host of Road Trip Ready Podcast

P.S. Don’t have the time to manually search for funding? We’ve done all the research, so you don’t have to. Click here to review our September 2024 and October 2024 grants lists.