HOW TO APPLY

The Ida B. Wells Fund offers awards in 3 categories, with applications opening on the following dates:

  • Short-Form Film – July 16, 2022
  • Visual Arts – August 1, 2022
  • Creative Placemaking – COMING SOON

Application Details

Short Film

APPLY TO SHORT FILM FUND
  • The Short Film Fund will support five filmmakers at $15,000 each.
  • Launch date on July 16, 2022.
  • Deadline for submission is October 28, 2022. 
  • Winners will be announced on November 21, 2022.
  • March 2023 – Event Date TBA.

Visual Arts

APPLY TO VISUAL ARTS FUND
  • The Visual Art Fund will support 6 visual artists at $2000 each.
  • Launch date August 1, 2022.
  • Deadline for submission is November 3, 2022. 
  • Winners will be announced on November 30, 2022.