applications open ↓

THE VOICES RISING FUND

The Voices Rising Fund is a major new initiative from the Awesome Black Foundation, designed to elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices by supporting the creation of publishable works across literature and music of all styles and genres. A maximum of $60,000 is available each year to be distributed to selected projects.

How it works

The Voices Rising Fund invests directly in the development of artists' projects, providing resources and support to bring them to fruition. Awesome Black acts as a cultural and creative intermediary, working with record labels and book publishers, including our Principal Publishing Partner (Books) Allen & Unwin, to help find the right home for your project.

Apply now

There is no closing date for the Voices Rising Fund. Artists should pay close attention to the eligibility and submission guidelines, and apply with as much information as possible about their project or idea including the audience of the project and its position in the market.

APPLY NOW

get involved ↓

Support the foundation

We believe stories have the power to shift perspectives and connect people. That’s why our work combines artistic vision with strategy, creating projects that inspire, challenge and resonate deeply with audiences.

Donate

The Voices Rising Fund is the main program of The Awesome Black Foundation which is a not-for-profit and registered charity. Your generous financial support helps support Indigenous artists to deliver significant artistic projects. All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.

DONATE

corporate
partnerships

If you're keen to amplify the work of the Awesome Black's as well as your company's, we'd love to collaborate. Awesome Black's Partners are offered a wide-range of opportunities including branded marketing campaigns, media and PR alignment, activations and live experiences.

publishing
partners

The Foundation works with a select pool of publishing partners across multiple formats that are aligned with the goal of contributing to a rich and supportive culture of First Nations works in this country. If this sounds like your record label, publishing house or agency, we'd love to hear from you.

WHO WE ARE

FOUNDATION TEAM

Founded by Travis De Vries, the Awesome Black Foundation team comprises Travis and Awesome Black's Engagement Director, Luke de Zilva.

The Awesome Black Foundation is governed by its Board of Directors: Davina Shearer, Jade Goodwin, Tegan Redinbaugh, Maria De Vries and Travis De Vries.

THE AWESOME BLACK FOUNDATION