The grant is intended for those innovating in the food and/or drink industries. Please note that our judging panel will need to taste the creations of semi-finalists, so any product should be shippable.

Once we get to the semi-finalist round, chosen applicants will receive a stipend to cover the shipping costs of sending their creations to our judges. Please ensure your application is as detailed as possible so we understand your vision and your flavor.

The grant is intended for applicants who have moved beyond the ideation phase and can demonstrate a record of business activity related to their venture.

This grant is specifically for visual artists who create in the following mediums: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, digital art, photography, mixed media, collage, pottery, woodworking, and glassblowing. While we appreciate the artistry of makeup, nail, and tattoo artists, they are not eligible for this grant.

This grant is designed for singer/songwriters, bands and ensembles, producers, and instrumentalists. We appreciate the vital roles that sound engineers and music managers play in the music industry; however, they are not eligible for this grant.

This grant is intended to support grassroots activists, particularly those working with limited budgets and without access to traditional funding sources.

We encourage applications from individuals who have a strong background in activism and a clear plan for impact. While the grant is intended for individual applicants, we’re happy to highlight any organizations connected to their work.