The Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund calls for applications from emerging artists, journalists and content creators including bloggers, vloggers, and podcasters whose work offers a more contemporary and authentic narrative of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs in Africa.
About The Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund 2022
Named after patron, African business leader and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu, the project is jointly funded by Heirs Insurance and Heirs Life
Assurance. Heirs Insurance and Heirs Life are the insurance subsidiaries of Heirs Holdings, a pan-African investment group with a portfolio spread across 20 African countries and three continents. They are leading the digital insurance game in Nigeria and are on a mission to democratize access to insurance.
The programme aims to improve lives and transform the continent, while unlocking the potential of our African youth to change the narrative of Africa. It allows for lots of creativity and innovation – think about what you want your reader or viewer to take away from this work and the type of impact you want to create, locally and globally.
Host: Heirs Holdings
Category: Grant
Eligible Country: Africans
Application Closing Date: 29th July 2022
Who can Apply?
This Fund is awarded to content creators in two categories, Media and Arts.
- Media includes Bloggers, Vloggers and Journalists. Examples of projects: A series of published articles identifying innovative tech entrepreneurs, a vlog that showcases entrepreneurs in underrepresented areas, a blog that shines the light on new African innovation.
- Arts grants will be made to photographers, filmmakers, sketch artists, painters, and digital artists. Examples of projects: A lighthearted, comedic short film telling the story of an 11-year old budding entrepreneur, a photography series of Africa’s Top entrepreneurs etc.
Benefits
- The Fund will award grants worth between $500 and $2000 to each selected participant.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be aged between 18 and 35 years and living on the continent or in the Diaspora.
- They must have a platform or portfolio of work that shifts stereotypical narratives about youth and entrepreneurship in Africa.
How to Apply The Tony Elumelu Storytellers Fund 2022
Applicants are to submit their detail by filling out the application form through the application portal. All applicants will be contacted by 31 August 2022. Visit the official website for more details. Click the Apply now button below to apply.
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