Terms of Use

These Terms of Use outline the rules and guidelines for using the Make With website and services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to these terms.Last updated:

October  1, 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using the Make With website (the “Site”) and our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

2. ABOUT MAKE WITH

Make With is a nonprofit organization that funds creative projects led by artists and makers to strengthen communities. Our website provides information about our mission, projects, and application process.

3. USE OF OUR SITE

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or interfere with its operation.

4. APPLICATIONS & SUBMISSIONS

Only individuals age 18+ may apply for Make With grants. A funded project may be completed individually, collaboratively, or in partnership with a nonprofit or community organization, but the individual applicant remains responsible for completion. Information submitted through our application forms must be accurate and complete. You retain ownership of your submitted content, but you grant Make With a nonprofit, royalty-free license to use, share, and publish it for purposes related to our mission, including programming, promotion, reporting, and fundraising.

5. GRANT TERMS

All grants are currently $1,000. Recipients receive $500 at the start of the approved project and $500 after completion. If the project is not completed, the initial $500 must be returned. Material project changes require approval from the Make With project manager. Recipients are expected to provide project documentation and participate in a post-project interview. Additional grant-specific terms may be included in a separate grant agreement.

6. TAXES

Grant funds may be considered taxable income. Recipients are responsible for determining and meeting any applicable federal, state, or local tax obligations. Make With cannot provide individual tax advice.

7. DONATIONS

Donations made through our Site are final and non-refundable unless required by law. Make With is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are used to support our mission.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and videos, is the property of Make With or our content partners and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without our written permission.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

10. DISCLAIMER

The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Make With and its directors, staff, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

12. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

hello@makewith.org