Stanley, the food and beverage storage and drinkware brand, has launched its inaugural grant program, Stanley Creators Fund, to support individuals and organizations working at the intersection of humanity, sustainability, and possibility, shared the company.
Applications are open through October 20, 2023, and grants of up to $50,000 each will be offered to up to eight recipients for the 2023 inaugural year.
Inspired by the company's founding in 1913 by inventor William Stanley, Jr., the fund is designed to support a wide variety of causes and challenges, such as climate change, food security, housing security, and equity and justice.
"The genesis of the Stanley brand is built on invention, creativity, and innovation. In our 110th anniversary year, we're excited to bring even more meaning to our brand by supporting a new generation of individuals who are developing bold ideas that aim to create a brighter future," said Terence Reilly, global president of Stanley, in a statement. "Via the Stanley Creators Fund, we look forward to celebrating the incredible changemakers who are making a difference in their communities."
Recipients must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Demonstrate an aligned purpose with Stanley Creators Fund.
• Operate in alignment with Stanley's values and standards, including its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, or global equivalent, with a minimum of two years of operating history; in the absence of operating history, proof of concept may be demonstrated.
• Have annual operating incomes between $100,000 and $2 million.
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