Stanley 1913 Creators Fund

The Stanley Creators Fund is now accepting applications! This fund is designed to support social entrepreneurs who aim to address urgent issues in their communities. If you are a creator, builder, or inventor with a vision, this opportunity is for you.

📝 About Stanley 1913 Creators Fund

Inspired by the inventive founding of the Stanley brand, the Stanley Creators Fund provides early-stage grants to support a new generation of creators, builders, and inventors. The fund aims to amplify the voices of emerging organizations and invest in initiatives that reflect the diverse communities they serve.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: August 26, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
• Category:
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Fully Funded
  • Grants

💰 Benefits of Stanley 1913 Creators Fund

• Funding Amount: Up to $50,000 USD per recipient in 2025.
  • Award amounts are at Stanley's sole discretion and may vary based on the number of applicants, the size of awardee organizations, and the strength of proposals.
• Funding Type: Single-year funding for 2025.
  • Multi-year funding may be considered in the future.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Stanley 1913 Creators Fund, applicants must:

• Demonstrate alignment with the Stanley Creators Fund Objective.
• Operate in alignment with Stanley's values and standards, including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Be incorporated as a U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or a global equivalent, with at least two years of operating history.
  • In the absence of operating history, proof of concept may be demonstrated.
• Have an annual operating income of no less than $100,000 USD and no more than $2,000,000 USD.
• Show a willingness to partner with the Stanley brand and diverse stakeholders to amplify the story and progress of the awardee's organization.

📋 Application Process

Applicants are required to provide the following:

1. Information about the 501(c)3 organization applying for funding.
2. Details about the affiliated leader.
3. A description of alignment with the Stanley Creators Fund objectives, including:
   • The cause at the center of the applicant's work.
   • The qualities, accomplishments, or ideas that exemplify the applicant as an emerging creator.
   • Specific actions that may be pursued as a result of funding from the Stanley Creators Fund.

📅 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: September 19, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View Details: Stanley 1913 Creators Fund
• Apply Here: Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Application

Take this opportunity to bring your vision to life and make a meaningful impact in your community!

• A maximum of $50,000 will be awarded to each recipient in 2025. Award amounts are at Stanley's sole discretion and may be adjusted based on the number of applicants, size of awardee organizations, and the strength of proposals.
• In 2025, Stanley Creators Fund is awarding single year funding. We recognize the value of multi-year funding and may choose to make multi-year awards in the future.