The Creativity Pioneers Fund 2025 ( 5,000 Euros Unrestricted Grant)

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Applications are open for The Creativity Pioneers Fund 2025. The Creativity Pioneers Fund provides selected organizations with an unrestricted grant of 5,000 euros to help cover general operational costs and any critical costs to successfully developing activities.

The micro-grant represents only a starting point for a more extensive and long-term collaboration towards a platform model that provides the Creativity Pioneers access to more financial opportunities, in-kind and know-how support, mentoring and learning opportunities, peer-to-peer exchange, and networking.

The CPF was launched in 2021 by Moleskine Foundation to provide flexible funding in the amount of € 5,000 to creative and cultural organizations to help sustain their essential functions and programs. Today, the CPF represents a coalition of Partners who believe in the transforming power of creativity and the need to use a new philanthropic approach to social change. Leveraging the creative ecosystem of partners and stakeholders, the CPF aims to offer various learning and development opportunities for its participants/recipients.

Eligibility Criteria for Creativity Pioneers Fund

Support is exclusively granted to legally registered, non-profit organizations that are actively operating, with no restrictions on geographic origin.

They are looking for organizations that:

Place creativity at the core of their mission and programming, demonstrating its pivotal role in driving social transformation within their target communities.
Prioritize disadvantaged and/or marginalized communities, primarily focusing on youth aged 16-27.
Possess an organizational bank account in the organization’s name, as donations cannot be made to individual accounts due to regulatory constraints.

They will prioritize organizations that:

Ask bold questions and effectively tackle significant social and environmental challenges.
Operate with a hybrid, highly intersectional approach—recognizing the interconnected nature of social and environmental issues.
Focus on processes rather than just outputs, emphasizing long-term systemic change.
Have a glocal perspective—deeply rooted in their local context while maintaining global relevance and connectivity.

Aim to inspire and equip a new generation of creative thinkers and changemakers by fostering essential skills such as critical thinking, lifelong learning, and a transformative mindset.

What we are not interested in:

Art for art’s sake: organizations that focus solely on artistic expression or the promotion of creative industries without a clear social impact component.

NGOs with conventional approaches.

Amateur or improvised initiatives, that operate only occasionally, rely exclusively on sporadic volunteer efforts, or lack a defined approach to programming and impact.

Evaluation Criteria

An Inclusive and Holistic Approach. The application process is designed to be inclusive and accessible, featuring a straightforward form that invites you to present your organization as a whole, rather than submitting a project proposal.

Beyond Grant Writing: Share Your Story. We encourage you to go beyond conventional grant writing and share what truly drives your organization. Tell us what moves you, your motivations for joining the Creativity Pioneers Fund platform, and what makes your work unique.

Open to Small and Grassroot Organizations. A strong track record or large organizational size is not a requirement. We welcome applications from small and emerging organizations that demonstrate a compelling vision and potential for impact.

Context Matters. We recognize that the effectiveness and significance of certain practices vary depending on geographic and social contexts. Your work is evaluated within the realities of your local environment.

Clarity and Consistency. A clear and coherent narrative is essential. While we acknowledge language barriers, applicants should be able to articulate their mission, work, and impact effectively within the communities they serve.