Empowering Communities: Announcing the Stanza Creator Fund
At Stanza, we’ve always believed that small communities hold big potential. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the Stanza Creator Fund—a new initiative designed to empower grassroots groups, cultural hubs, local organizers and curators who use our platform to bring people together through their shared calendars.
Why We’re Launching This Fund
Communities thrive when they have the tools and resources to connect. Whether it’s a neighborhood art collective hosting workshops, a rural town organizing seasonal festivals, or an advocacy group rallying around local causes, calendars are the glue that binds these efforts. Yet smaller communities often struggle to secure funding to amplify their impact.
We wanted to build something uniquely tailored to the needs of organizers and curators who rely on Stanza. Our fund isn’t just about financial support—it’s about fostering collaboration, creativity, and sustainability for communities that make the world feel a little smaller, and a lot more connected.
What the Stanza Creator Fund Offers
The fund will provide:
- Financial Grants: Awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 to help cover event costs, marketing, or equipment.
- Resource Kits: Free access to Stanza’s premium calendar features, plus workshops on event promotion and community engagement.
- Spotlight Opportunities: Featured placement on Stanza’s homepage and social channels to amplify your events.
Who’s Eligible?
- You use Stanza actively: Your calendar has upcoming events and 100+ subscribers.
- You’re a curator or organizer: This includes:
- Event hosts (workshops, festivals).
- Event curators (e.g., compiling cleanups, food drives, cultural events).
- You prioritize impact: Priority goes to projects in underrepresented regions or those addressing challenges like equity, accessibility, or sustainability.
How It Works: Collaboration Meets Impact
We’re designing a fund that’s both inclusive and impactful:
- Apply: Submit a short proposal explaining how your community uses Stanza’s calendar and how funding will expand your reach.
- Report: Share quarterly updates on your project’s progress, including metrics like attendance, engagement, and community feedback.
- Grow: Recipients will join a quarterly mentorship circle to share strategies and learn from peers.
What Makes This Fund Unique?
While many creator funds focus on individual influencers or viral content, ours centers on community-driven action. Think of it as a hybrid of:
- A grant program (funding hyperlocal projects) +
- An incubator (mentorship and resources) +
- A collaboration engine (spotlighting cross-community work).
We’re especially excited to support projects that:
- Use Stanza’s calendar tools in innovative ways
- Foster cross-community collaboration (e.g., a joint calendar for regional food festivals)
Join Us in Building Stronger Communities
Ready to apply? Submit your application here.
Questions? Email us at founders@stanza.co
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis by a panel of Stanza team members.
On Stanza, anyone can publish, discover and share event calendars. Getting started is easy. Set up your calendar in just a few minutes.