https://blackwomenphotographers.com/grant-fund Applications are now open! Back for a fourth year, the Black Women Photographers x Nikon Inc. Grants are now open for applications for 2025! With $50K in grants and an additional $20K in mirrorless gear available to the #BWPxNikon winners, this is your chance to show us your work! Available grants:(1) $10,000 grant to fund the completion of a visual project.(5) $5,000 grants to fund the completion of a visual project.(5) $3,000 grants to help ease the burden of business expenses. Available Nikon Z kits:(1) Nikon Z50II One Lens Kit (1) Nikon Z6III 24-70mm f/4 Kit (1) Nikon Z 8 with a 24-70mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.8 (1) Nikon Z 7II with a 28-75mm f/2.8 (1) Nikon Z 6II with a 28-75mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/1.8

I know the federal funding situation has been a MESS lately, and some of you may be feeling discouraged. But let me remind you—your community STILL needs you. Your mission is just as important today as it was yesterday. Do not let the funding chaos shake your purpose! 💪🏾🔥 The good news? There are so many ways to secure funding beyond federal grants! Now is the time to pivot and focus on foundation funding, donors, and other creative funding strategies that keep your organization moving forward. 💰 Here are some innovative, low-cost ways to bring in funding right now: ✅ Corporate Sponsorships – Local businesses are always looking to support causes that align with their values. Start small and build! ✅ Peer-to-Peer Fundraising – Empower your community to fundraise on your behalf. Give them the tools, and let them spread the word! ✅ Subscription Giving – Create a monthly donor program (even $5/month adds up when you get 100+ people onboard). ✅ Selling Merchandise – T-shirts, mugs, or tote bags with your nonprofit’s mission? People love to support through purchases! ✅ Host Low-Cost Events – Virtual workshops, webinars, or community pop-ups that engage supporters and bring in small but consistent funding. ✅ Service-Based Income – Offer training, consulting, or small paid programs based on your expertise (YES, nonprofits can earn revenue!). ✅ In-Kind Donations – Sometimes funding isn’t just cash. Ask for resources, equipment, or services that reduce expenses. ✅ Crowdfunding – Platforms like GoFundMe or Givebutter can help you rally support for specific needs. ✅ Grants from Family Foundations – They often have fewer restrictions than federal grants and are eager to support grassroots organizations. Remember, the money is out there— sometimes you just have to get creative and be consistent in the ask. 💡✨ 🚀 Stay focused. Keep serving. Let’s build together! Drop a 💙 in the comments if you’re committed to pushing forward no matter what! #NonprofitPlugUniversity #KeepPushing #FundingIsEverywhere #StayMissionFocused #BEAMAZING

Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment The Charles N. Felton and Charlotte Ashley Felton Endowment provides grants to organizations that advance the musical or educational uplift of the city of San Francisco, CA, and to organizations that benefit, relieve, or uplift economically disadvantaged people. The Endowment's areas of interest include: - arts, culture, and humanities; - education; - public/societal benefit; - health; and, - human services. Application Deadlines: April 15, annually

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