Elevate Creatives Fund

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The Elevate Creatives Fund is jointly presented by Wave, one-stop money management for small business owners, and the Shorty Awards. The $120,000 USD fund is designed to remove financial barriers for creators and small creative business owners to fuel creative entrepreneurship. Here's how this program works:

• Must be US or Canada-based
• Independent creators who produce editorial (to inform, entertain, educate, inspire, etc), fine art, and/or commercial (e.g. branded or ad-supported) content, such as social media content, podcasts, videos, short films, etc.
• Independent or freelance creatives or consultants such as designers, copywriters, and producers who provide services to brands, agencies, nonprofits, etc.
• Note: There is an application fee but can be avoided by starting a Wave membership
• Apply by July 31, 2024