December 5th: Grants for musicians, fitness and wellness businesses and data-driven journalists
December 5th: Grants for musicians, fitness and wellness businesses and data-driven journalists
It's beginning to look a lot like... the holidays!
Happy December!
I cannot believe we will celebrate Grants For Creators' one-year anniversary next month. 🎉
If you’re curious to hear the behind-the-scenes of how my son inspired me to get started on this project (after months of procrastinating), listen to this podcast episode.
Anyway, how should we celebrate? A giveaway?
Or an all-expense paid trip to Costa Rica? Don’t mind me; I’ve always got travel on my mind.
Please share your ideas in the comments below!
This week we are sharing 28 opportunities in this newsletter awarding up $500,000. Awards are available for playwrights (#21), filmmakers (#8), scholarships for photojournalists (#24), and more.
Per usual, free subscribers have access to 20% of this newsletter. Our paid subscribers can browse the entire list + our archive with thousands of past funders, + our dedicated playlists for Black creators for example.
As an update, we’ve started a chat to keep in touch more easily.
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We’ve started threads where you can share the awards you’ve won and another where we’re sharing the opportunities that don’t make the newsletter. Also, let us know what funding opportunities you’re looking for.
Lastly, there’s still time to join our grant workshops in January 2023.
If you want to improve your grant writing skills, this workshop is for you.
Learn insights from a grant writer and harness the power of storytelling to stand out from hundreds (or thousands) of other submissions.
We’ll tackle (3) of the most popular questions found on grant applications. By the end of this workshop, you will have the know-how to write a compelling personal statement, company description, and impact statement.
Reserve your spot and attend, Intro to Business Grant Writing Workshop ($97) happening LIVE on:
Thursday, January 19th at 7 pm EST
Tuesday, January 24th at 1 pm EST
You’ll have access to the replays within 72 hours and can rewatch as many times as you'd like afterward.
1. Empowering Black Futures Initiative
This initiative is looking to support the economic mobility of small business leaders in historically Black neighborhoods. Twenty selected entrepreneurs will receive exclusive, personalized support to help strengthen their businesses and prepare them for capital through AEO’s RESILI™ platform. Additionally, selected entrepreneurs will receive $5,300 in small business grants.
Note: Applicants must live in or operate a business within one of the listed neighborhoods/zip codes.
Deadline: N/A
2. 2023 J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Prize
This $25,000 award is given annually to aid in completing significant works of nonfiction on topics of American political or social concern. Recognizing that a nonfiction book based on extensive research often overtaxes the resources available to its author, this award offers a way of closing the gap between the time and money an author has and the time and money that finishing a book requires. Applicants for this award must already have a contract with a U.S.-based publisher to write a nonfiction book.
Deadline: December 8, 2022
3. McKnight National Residency and Commission
This opportunity supports an established playwright who demonstrates a sustained body of work, commitment, and distinct artistic vision. The playwright will receive a $15,000 commission, up to $12,250 in workshop funds to support the development of the new play, and a public reading.
Deadline: December 8, 2022
4. Resilia Nonprofit Microgrants
Resilia launched its microgrants program to expand its commitment to the community and offer additional support during these challenging times. Offering $1,000 microgrants, nonprofits receive immediate no strings attached cash grants to support their work.
Deadline: December 9, 2022
» Recently Updated: Grants For Nonprofits
5. The Unity for Humanity Grant
The Unity for Humanity believes visionary creators are the catalyst for a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. They offer funding, mentorship, and technical support for RT3D social impact projects. A total of $500,000 will be awarded to help grantees bring their projects to life. If you have a project in progress, they want to hear from you.
Deadline: December 9, 2022
6. The Fifteen Percent Pledge Achievement Award
This opportunity is providing a $200,000 grant to unlock the next horizon of growth for a Black-owned business. Two additional finalists will also receive $35,000 and $15,000.
Deadline: December 9, 2022
Note: Business sells a product and must have an annual revenue of $250K or more.
» Recently Updated: Grants For Black Creators, Founders, and Business Owners
7. The David Prize - For NYC Residents
This $200,000 opportunity is a celebration of individuals and ideas to create a better, brighter New York City. Open to any individual working in the five boroughs, the Prize welcomes those with the grit and vision to change their communities, their culture, and their future for good. As long as you have a clear idea of how your work improves the city and what you need to get it done, they’ll consider it.
Deadline: December 12, 2022