Hey creators!

It's officially Q4; around these parts, it's go(al) time.

Last week I had the chance to speak at AIR Media, a global community of independent audio producers, sharing best practices for finding grants for audio projects. If we connected during that event, welcome to Grants For Creators!

Also, here’s a list of awards for podcasters. We continuously update this playlist so bookmark it for future reference.

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This week’s newsletter features 30 funding opportunities ranging from $250 to $250,000. Awards are listed in chronological order. Free subscribers have access to the first (6).

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Community Updates

One of our community members, Paulana, founder of Black People Will Swim is a finalist in the Kapitus Building Resilient Business contests, where they are in the running to win $100,000. However, they need your vote to take home the grand prize. Please show your support by casting your vote here.

Voting ends TODAY, Monday, 10/10, at 11:59 PM PST.

Let's help BPWS take home this prize to save more lives. 

To learn more about Black People Will Swim and the amazing work they are doing in the Black community, watch their compelling video here.

1. Black Equity Grant Program

This opportunity supports the growth of Black developers, recognizing that many technologies founded by historically under-represented communities are also under-resourced. This program will provide Black-led platform partners with financial support and increased exposure and visibility. Funding ranges from $5,000 - $15,000.

Deadline: N/A

Apply to this opportunity.

2. Siggi’s Chief Simplicity Offi-Skyr

This freelancing gig will allow someone to spend time in Iceland living and documenting a simple life during the country’s new 4-day work week.

Read more about this opportunity here.

Deadline: There is no official deadline, but they will go through applications and select the freelancer before the end of 2022.

Apply to this opportunity here.

This opportunity was first spotted in Jen on a Jet Plane’s newsletter.

3. 2023 San Jose Creative Ambassadors - For California Residents

Ambassadors serve a one-year term, during which they produce a creative project that invites active participation from residents and celebrates the diversity of San Jose's cultural communities. Each Ambassador will receive a stipend of $9,500.

Deadline: October 10, 2022

Apply to this opportunity.

4. The Common Future Accelerator

This $50,000 accelerator program focuses on organizations developing models to close the racial wealth gap and support them by removing social, financial, and political barriers in the way of transformative change.

Deadline: October 11, 2022

Apply to this opportunity.

5. The Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship - For Writers

This educational fellowship offers a year-long mentorship on the craft of fiction writing with One Story magazine. With a $2,000 stipend, this award will give a writer outside the fold a significant boost in their career.

Deadline: October 12, 2022

Apply to this opportunity.

6. NAACP Powershift Grant

Black entrepreneurs from around the country can apply for the chance to win $25,000 to help them grow and scale their businesses. In addition to the monetary compensation, grant winners will receive mentorship from Shark Tank’s Daymond John and will join Daymond live on air during this year’s Black Entrepreneurs Day broadcast.

Deadline: October 12, 2022

Apply to this opportunity.