When is the Application Deadline:
7th January 2022
Tell Me About Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program:
Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.
Africa No Filter (ANF) is a donor collaborative that supports the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- 360 video
- Virtual reality
- Augmented reality
- Mixed Reality
What Type of Scholarship is this?
Grants
Who can apply for Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program?
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old
- Must be living on the continent and be of African descent
- Must have previous experience with XR content creation and at least 1 completed XR project
- Must have a portfolio of work accessible online
- Proposed project must be completed within 6 months
- Applicant must be available on the dates below if selected
Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries
How Many Awards will be Given?
Not specified
Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.
Selected Grantees will also be invited to virtually attend Electric South’s Creators Lab in February 2022.
Apply here
Visit Future Africa Program Webpage for Details