Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Online
Overview
Apply today to be a part of the Black Voices Fund and join hundreds of creators and music artists from all around the world to celebrate Black joy and elevate authentic stories on YouTube.
Details
What is the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund?
In 2020, we launched the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, a multi-year commitment dedicated to spotlighting and growing Black creators and music on our platform, by giving them access to resources to help them thrive on YouTube.
Apply to join the next generation of Black Voices Fund grantees
We’re now accepting applications for the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund Class of 2023. This program equips Black creators, artists, songwriters, and producers with the resources and support to enable them to thrive on YouTube.
Celebrating our grantees
Since 2020, we’ve welcomed over 300 grantees hailing from the United States, Kenya, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, and Nigeria. This incredible group includes musicians, beauty entrepreneurs, comedians, activists, poets, personal trainers, parents, photographers, gamers and more.
We hope to inform our selected Class of 2023 by no later than October, and will send out notifications to all applicants using the email address provided in the application. If you are not selected for funding, don’t fret! We’ll have other opportunities to connect with us, your peers, receive training, and more.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Am I eligible to participate?
If you identify as Black, are a member of the YouTube Partner Program (creators only), and are located in any of our eligible markets, then we’d love for you to apply.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Resources
If selected for the fund, you’ll receive resources including:
- YouTube Partner Manager - Dedicated support from a YouTube Partner Manager
- Seed funding - Seed funding invested into the development of your channel.
- Development sessions - Access to exclusive sessions focused on production, community engagement, and wellbeing.
- Training and networking - Bespoke trainings, workshops, and networking opportunities throughout the year.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
