Grant Opportunities
Colorado Creates is Colorado Creative Industries’ largest grant program. This award provides financial support to help nonprofit cultural organizations and communities produce arts and cultural activities, bringing jobs to their communities and enhancing the quality of life.
A list of possible library grants by due date.
Search for grant opportunities.
Maker Ed’s mission is to create more opportunities for young people to develop confidence, creativity, and spark an interest in science, technology, engineering, math, the arts, and learning as a whole through making. Look for grant information under Scholarships and Grants.
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Great ideas for getting your Makerspace started
Grant opportunities for innovative ideas supporting education and community
Get money from the Navy to start a Hackerspace!
Learn more about an open call from the Office of Naval Research “for proposals related to “education programs in STEM”.
Learn more about the grant possibilities for “people pursuing innovation and long-lasting improvements in the environment, health, education, and community access to the arts.”
Offers grant opportunities for education, community and more.
Other funding opportunities/ideas include:
- Partnerships
- Crowdsource funding via Indiegogo or Kickstarter (Los Angeles Makerspace)
- Volunteers to staff and facilitate classes
- Donations of equipment and supplies