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Next Generation Storytellers (part of Local Impact Grants) is sponsored by NBCUniversal. This program area within NBCUniversal's Local Impact Grants focuses on developing pathways for emerging talent and youth voices to explore careers in the arts, news, sports, and entertainment. It supports programs that emphasize storytelling.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating for over a year, with annual revenue between $100,000 and $1,000,000, and located within one of the 11 NBC and Telemundo-owned television markets. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Next Generation Storytellers (part of Local Impact Grants) is funded by NBCUniversal. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants - Youth Education and Empowerment is a grant from NBCUniversal that provides unrestricted operating funds to nonprofits running youth education and empowerment programs in NBC and Telemundo television station markets. The 2026 cycle awarded $2.5 million across 11 markets to organizations running in-school and community-based programs that equip young people with skills for success, including STEM/STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship. Applications were accepted from March 24 through April 24, 2026. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations with total annual expenses between $100,000 and $1,000,000, active for over a year, located in one of the 11 NBC/Telemundo station markets. Fiscally sponsored organizations are also eligible.
NBCUniversal Creative Impact Lab is a grant and capacity-building program from NBCUniversal that combines employee service with storytelling expertise to amplify the impact of nonprofit organizations and train young diverse creatives from underrepresented communities. The Lab is a signature initiative of NBCUnites, NBCUniversal's corporate social impact brand, and provides production training, mentorship, and storytelling support. Eligible recipients are nonprofit creative agencies that provide production training to young diverse creatives from underrepresented communities. Award amounts and project scopes vary. No application deadline is currently specified.