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For the tenth year, Waltz Creative is opening applications for its Creatives for Community (C4C) grant program, which provides professional graphic design and marketing services to nonprofits across Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties at no cost. What started as a conviction that nonprofits deserve the same caliber of creative work as their for-profit counterparts has grown into a decade-long tradition, with more than 26 organizations served, 790+ hours of creative talent donated and more than $116,500 in design fees contributed since 2017. Applications for the 2026 program are open now through May 15.
Each year, selected nonprofits receive up to 30 hours of donated expertise in marketing and graphic design, along with personalized attention from Waltz Creative’s creative and account management teams.
One nonprofit is selected from each of the three counties, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz, making a meaningful local impact across the region. Past recipients include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Seneca Family of Agencies, San Benito Volunteer Examiners Group, Birch Bark, Monterey County Arts Council, San Benito County Ag Land Trust, Youth Recovery Connections, Hope Horses and Kids, Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast, Friends of the San Benito County Free Library, BenitoLink, Big Sur Fire Brigade, Central Coast Visiting Nurses Association, Monterey Off Road Cycling (M.O.R.C.A), Live Like Geno Foundation, R.E.A.C.H San Benito County Parks, San Juan Fiesta Fun Run, Sun Street Centers, Housing Matters and the San Juan Home and School Club.
“What makes C4C meaningful is the combination of creative freedom and genuine community connection.
Our designers get to work directly with clients, take full ownership of their projects, and, whenever possible, partner with an organization that supports a cause close to their heart.
That’s a rare thing, and it shows in the results,” said Beth Welch, Owner, Waltz Creative.
The 2026 application window is open through May 15, 2026. For more information on the 2026 grant program and to apply, email info@creatives4community.com or visit the Creatives for Community website.