What are the qualifications for the MasterClass grant program?
MasterClass Grants provides donations of MasterClass annual memberships to accredited charitable organizations serving communities in need at no cost to the organization. Although we hope to expand our capabilities soon, currently we are only able to accept applications written in the English language. All recipients of the MasterClass annual membership grants must be 18 years or older.
How do I apply for a grant?
You can apply here.
How do I check on the status of my grant application?
MasterClass reviews grants on a quarterly basis and grantees will be alerted of their status at the end of each quarter based on the calendar year. If you do not receive word about your grant application by one month following the end of the quarter in which you applied, please reach out to grants@masterclass.com for help.
My application was not accepted, can I reapply at a later date?
Yes, if you receive notice that your application has been denied you can apply again the following quarter or any thereafter.
I have been accepted into your grant program! How do I activate my grant account?
Once you have been approved for a grant, you should receive an email with a link to activate your account. This link will direct you to a Login Screen, Your email will be prefilled, and you should enter the password you would like to use for accessing your account
I activated my grants account, how do I add users from my community
After creating your account and onboarding into MasterClass, you will see a notification in the upper right hand corner near the Menu alerting you how to invite users to your License. Click “Licenses” in the menu and you will be taken to a dash where you can invite members of your community. Click “Invite Members” and start entering the email addresses for the community members you’d like to give access to your organization’s MasterClass license
How can I promote my MasterClass grant?
We encourage you to promote your MasterClass Grant internally for adoption and engagement by your community.
These messaging guidelines below are designed to:
- Raise awareness about the opportunity to an internal audience
- Send the Annual Membership with redemption instructions
IMAGES, LOGOS, & ASSETS FOR INTERNAL USE
Unless provided with written approval, materials are only to be used to reach internal audiences who are eligible to receive the gifted Annual Memberships from your organization.
Please use the MasterClass logo in accordance with usage guidelines.
- MasterClass’s Logo (for digital)
- Larger images with MasterClass instructors of various sizes (MasterWalls)
Please only use the images, logos and assets provided. The assets must be used in their original form and cannot be edited.
PROMO {EXAMPLE COPY}
NEWSLETTER
MasterClass is proud to partner with [INSERT YOUR ORGANIZATION HERE] to offer no-cost Annual Memberships to the entire MasterClass platform for one year (a $180 value). Use your mobile, desktop, or smart TV to access online classes taught by the best in arts & entertainment, writing, business, food, home & lifestyle, music, sports & gaming, and more.
SOCIAL:
We’ve partnered with @MasterClass through the #MasterClassGrants program to provide our members with free Annual Memberships. We're excited to start learning from the best!
EMAIL:
Subject line: Get your complimentary MasterClass Annual Membership
Preview text: MasterClass and [INSERT YOUR ORGANIZATION HERE] have come together to offer you one free year of MasterClass.
We are excited to be able to give the [INSERT YOUR ORGANIZATION HERE] community a year of Masterclass for free!
MasterClass is proud to partner with [INSERT YOUR ORGANIZATION HERE] to offer no-cost Annual Memberships to the entire MasterClass platform for one year (a $180 value). Use your mobile, desktop, or smart TV to access online classes taught by the best in arts & entertainment, writing, business, food, home & lifestyle, music, sports & gaming, and more.
Launched in 2015, MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best. With an annual membership, subscribers get unlimited access to 100+ instructors and classes across a wide range of subjects, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Kelly Wearstler’s design studio, Ron Finley’s garden and Neil Gaiman’s writing retreat. Get inspired by RuPaul, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes, and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss. Each class features about 20 video lessons, at an average of 10 minutes per lesson. You can learn on your own terms—in bite-size pieces or in a single binge. Cinematic visuals and close-up, hands-on demonstrations make you feel like you’re one-on-one with the instructors, while the downloadable instructor guides help reinforce your learning.
You will be receiving an email shortly to claim your free membership. This email will come from support@email.masterclass.com. Once you receive it, please follow the instructions to activate your membership.
