Named a Top 50 Solopreneur By Zoom
And what this means for creators trying to fund their work right now...
I am proud to announce I was selected as a 2026 Zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree (ZSP50), a recognition that highlights the impact of my work with Grants For Creators.
The ZSP50 is a first-of-its-kind grant and recognition program identifying some of the most innovative and impactful solo business builders in the U.S.
If you have been following Grants For Creators for a while, you may even remember us sharing that opportunity inside this newsletter.
I’m incredibly honored.
There were 2,800 applicants from 48 states and 400+ cities.
Grants For Creators started as a simple question: How many grants are actually out there for creators like me?
Four years later, that question has turned into an award-winning platform now serving 21,000+ creatives across the U.S. and Canada, sharing 1,500+ funding opportunities annually.
In March alone:
135+ U.S.-eligible grants shared
Totaling $1.4M in funding opportunities
Behind the scenes, funders are telling us that they receive hundreds of applications within hours of being featured, proof of growing demand for grant funding.
This moment is not only a personal win, but reflects a big shift I’m seeing:
Non-dilutive funding is becoming part of how we talk about sustaining creative work
When creators apply for grants, fellowships, pitch competitions, etc., WE WIN
If you’re a creator looking to fund your work without relying solely on clients, sponsors, or algorithms, you’re in the right place. Our small team hunts for grants every day and shares our findings with you.
So What’s Next?
We’re currently building a custom Grants For Creators app to make funding discovery even faster and more personalized. The goal: for you to quickly find opportunities aligned with your work. Stay tuned for updates!
A big thank you to all of our supporters, especially our paid subscribers, for making this full-time work possible, to Zoom for recognizing my solopreneur journey, and to Black Business Alliance for seed funding that’s helping bring our custom platform to life.
With Gratitude,
Danielle Desir Corbett
Founder | 2026 Zoom Solopreneur 50 Honoree | 6x Grant Recipient
Congratulations!
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