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Are you working on a creative project that the world needs to see? Following your passions and ready for the next big step? Brooklyn Brewery might be able to help.
We’re looking for people creating the future in five categories – Food & Drink Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Music, and Activism. Apply and you could be granted $10,000, a session with your category’s judge, a trip to NYC for our awards ceremony, and your work featured on Brooklyn Brewery’s platforms in 2025.
FAQ
GENERAL
Applicants must be 21+.
ARE THERE CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS?
Yes, applicants must be US citizens or lawful permanent residents to qualify for the grant.
WHAT CAN THE GRANT FUNDS BE USED FOR?
The grant has no specific restrictions on how funds are spent; they are provided with no strings attached.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS?
The deadline for submission is December 31st, 2024.
FOOD AND DRINK
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.
HOW WILL MY FOOD/DRINK BE EVALUATED?
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.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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.
ARTS
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.
MUSIC
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.
ACTIVISM
This grant is intended to support grassroots activists, particularly those working with limited budgets and without access to traditional funding sources.
CAN I APPLY ON BEHALF OF A NON-PROFIT/ORGANIZATION/GROUP/COALITION?
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.