Dare to Dream Challenge 2026
Who can apply: Founder Focus: Older than 18 years; Business Stage/Types: All
Deadline: 2026-01-31
Stan appears to run a mix of branded, programmatic grant competitions and place-based/corporate community giving that targets creative media and youth arts, climate and food security, early childhood supports, and basic needs (housing/food/mental health). Their giving blends large one-off awards (notably $100,000 prize-style grants through initiatives like 'Dare to Dream') with smaller, rapid-response local relief rounds and selective, invite-only family foundation grants for sustained community supports. Grantees range from individual creators and mission-driven nonprofits to local community organizations depending on the program.
Program-driven mix: fixed-size competition awards (notably $100,000 prize grants with set application windows), small/rapid-response local relief grants (one-off cycles), and larger invite-only family foundation commitments; application and eligibility vary by program.
Treat each program separately: apply to the Dare to Dream / Dare to Dream Challenge by the posted deadlines (e.g., Jan–Feb cycles) for the $100,000 awards; look for local relief rounds with fast timelines for community-based nonprofits. Expect program-specific requirements and competitive selection; some larger family-foundation support appears invite-only, so cultivate relationships with foundation staff or local intermediaries.
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Who can apply: Founder Focus: Older than 18 years; Business Stage/Types: All
Deadline: 2026-01-31
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