1,000 Dreams Fund’s Twitch BroadcastHER Grant
Fall 2018 application is now closed. Our Spring 2019 applications will re-open in February 2019 - stay tuned!
Purpose: 1DF created a grant specifically to support female broadcasters on Twitch. The 1,000 Dreams Fund Twitch BroadcastHER Grant provides financial assistance to eligible women to help with expenses such as travel to gaming conventions, educational conferences, hardware upgrades, and instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits. This grant is not intended for everyday expenses (e.g., utility bills, food costs) or costs related to medical care.
Criteria: To be eligible for this grant you must be female and a Twitch Affiliated or Partnered Broadcaster. Preference will be given to applicants that are currently enrolled high school, a two-year, four-year college/university or graduate school based in the U.S. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applications must include an essay explaining how the grant would be used. Selection will be based on application contents and financial need.
Guidelines: Applications must be submitted by the deadline below to be considered for that semester.
Amount: Two or more grants of a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $2,000 will be awarded each semester. Grants are not renewable, however, non-selected applicants may re-apply.
Deadline:
- Spring semester deadline: May 1. Grants will be awarded and notification provided to the recipients by June 15. Grants will be disbursed by August 1. *** Due to an overwhelming interest in our first-ever grant cycle, our team will announce of our first set of grant winners on August 1, 2018 – the same date we will announce the next application for the fall cycle. We appreciate your patience as our team gives each and every application the thorough review it deserves!
- Fall semester deadline: October 1. Grants will be awarded and notification provided to recipients by November 15. Grants will be disburse by Jan. 1 ***Due to an overwhelming interest in our fall grant cycle, our team will announce of our first set of grant winners on December 1, 2018. We appreciate your patience as our team gives each and every application the thorough review it deserves!
Meet Our BroadcastHer Grant Winners
@GuardianMAD, 22 – FUNDED
My dream is to increase the presence of the Latin community in streaming.
@MadBunnie, 23 – FUNDED
My dream is to encourage others to follow their dreams and be themselves.
@GamingWithGwen, 26 – FUNDED
My dream is to inspire other females who want to start streaming.
@Brandykins, 36 – FUNDED
My dream is to continue to build a space where we can all be ourselves.
@Kasine, 24 – FUNDED
My dream is to show other women that they can make their own dreams come true!
@ChelleRemedy, 23 – FUNDED
My dream is to succeed as a content creator so I can help others.
@Asteroidea, 26 – FUNDED
My dream is to stream professionally and build a positive community.
@JantessaPlaysAll, 26 – FUNDED
My dream is to showcase women using critical thinking in gaming.
@AsiaAnimenesia, 27 – FUNDED
My dream is to be a Twitch partner and encourage other women to stream.
@Nerd_Ducky, 30 – FUNDED
My dream as a digital broadcaster is to help people overcome daily struggles.
@MistressTentacles, 23 – FUNDED
My dream is to inspire the LBGTQ+ community to get involved in broadcasting.
@RogueMorningstar, 21 – FUNDED
My dream is that people will watch my stream for my skills and not my gender.
@MahouJirachi, 21 – FUNDED
My dream is to build a large digital following that's like a family.
@Sabra_Cat, 26 – FUNDED
My dream is to share my love of Final Fantasy XIV and to spread positivity.
@sammaxis1256, 20 – FUNDED
My dream is to build an open-minded community around gaming and creativity.
@vessoaran, 23 – FUNDED
My dream is to create art and to be able to share my art with others.
@heyitsmorganic, 24 – FUNDED
My dream is to entertain my supporters and empower other female gamers.
