The Celo Creators Fund incentivizes artists, creators, and individuals to build impactful NFT collections on Celo, with grants and creative programs totaling 150,000 USDC.

Launched in tandem with the Celosphere, an NFT marketplace powered by RaribleX, the Celo Creators Fund is hosting an open call for creators to realize their vision on the Celosphere starting April 4, 12pm ET for a three-week application window across art, community, and impact.

Inaugural community partners for the Celo Creators Fund include Web3 innovators at the forefront of art, content, and culture, including Refraction, Boys Club, HUG, and Rug Radio.

Each community partner will allocate five 1,000 USDC fast-track grants to members of their respective communities, with additional funding to support custom-tailored artists’ aftercare programs for greater education and awareness.

10 shortlisted submissions will each receive 1,000 USDC artists’ grants to be distributed by the Celo Creators Fund’s curatorial board, which includes a wide range of industry leaders.

Submissions for the Celo Creators Fund will close on Tuesday, April 24th at 11:59pm ET. Shortlisted grant recipients will be announced on Friday, May 10th.

To apply to the Celo Creators Fund, visit HUG’s Open Call Platform. Enter the Celosphere.