Stanley Creators Fund

• The awardee must operate or be affiliated with a qualified U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (or global equivalent outside the U.S.).
• The affiliated nonprofit organization must be able to receive corporate funding.
• The affiliated nonprofit organization must have annual operating income between $100,000 USD and $2,000,000 USD.
• The work must address a pressing social or environmental challenge through an innovative solution.

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 expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

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

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

• 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.