Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands

Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands and Designers

Geographic Scope: Not explicitly stated; likely US-based given organization location

Focus Areas: Supporting BIPOC-owned brands and designers in the fashion industry

Target Audience: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) brands and designers

Program Components:

• 10-week curriculum developed by leading industry experts covering:
  • Branding and vision seminars
  • Financial literacy training
  • Retail math classes (from financial partners)
  • Wholesale bootcamp
  • Ecommerce training
• Mentorship matching with leading industry mentors
• Grant funding to help scale businesses

Funder Information:

• RAISEfashion Inc. is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 85-2172543)
• Organization founded July 2020 in response to the Black Lives Matter movement
• Mission: Creating generational change, dismantling racial bias in fashion, promoting BIPOC-owned businesses

Contact Information:

• General inquiries: info@raisefashionnow.org
• Press inquiries: hello@saltruttner.co