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Stanley Creators Fund - Canada
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Stanley Creators Fund

Supports social entrepreneurs advancing innovative community solutions
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 4, 2024
Location
Canada

Overview

Up to $50,000 USD supports social entrepreneurs affiliated with qualified nonprofits. Funding recognizes innovative solutions addressing challenges such as climate change, food security, housing security, and equity and justice.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 4, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • From $ 100,000 to $ 2,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Housing
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • General public
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Initiatives addressing climate change challenges.
  • Initiatives improving food security.
  • Initiatives improving housing security.
  • Initiatives advancing equity and justice.
  • Development and advancement of innovative solutions to pressing community challenges.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Social entrepreneurs affiliated with qualified nonprofit organizations.
  • U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (or global equivalents outside the U.S.).

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals or organizations not operating through, or affiliated with, a qualified U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit (or global equivalent outside the U.S.).
  • Organizations that cannot receive corporate funding.
  • Organizations with annual operating income under $100,000 USD or over $2,000,000 USD.

Eligible geographic areas

  • United States (via qualified U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations)
  • Outside the United States (via a global equivalent nonprofit organization)

Processing and Agreement

  • Second-round applications were anticipated to be invited by October 11, 2024.
  • Final award decisions were expected to be made in December 2024.

Additional information

  • Designed to celebrate social entrepreneurs and the nonprofit organizations they are affiliated with.
  • Supports a wide variety of causes, including climate change, food security, housing security, and equity and justice.
  • Recipients are expected to be willing to partner with communities, individuals, and brands by sharing their stories.
  • Final awards are expected to be made in December 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Stanley Creators Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Stanley Creators Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Stanley Creators Fund?

Up to $50,000 USD supports social entrepreneurs affiliated with qualified nonprofits. Funding recognizes innovative solutions addressing challenges such as climate change, food security, housing security, and equity and justice.

How much funding can be received?

Stanley Creators Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Stanley Creators Fund program?

To be eligible for the Stanley Creators Fund program, you must: Affiliated with a qualified nonprofit Nonprofit can receive corporate funding $100k–$2M annual operating income

What expenses are eligible under Stanley Creators Fund?

Initiatives addressing climate change challenges. Initiatives improving food security. Initiatives improving housing security. Initiatives advancing equity and justice. Development and advancement of innovative solutions to pressing community challenges.

Who can I contact for more information about the Stanley Creators Fund?

You can contact The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust.

Where is the Stanley Creators Fund available?

The Stanley Creators Fund program is available across Canada.

Is the Stanley Creators Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Stanley Creators Fund is a Grant and Funding

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