The Halstead Grant
Halstead Bead
Funding Amount
$8,500
($7,500 in start-up capital and $1,000 in merchandise)
Matching Funds
Funding Cycle
Application deadline is May 1, 2024
(Annual grant)
Description
The Halstead Grant is an annual award for emerging silver jewelry artists. Applicants submit answers to 15 business questions in addition to their design portfolios. The experience is designed to help jewelry entrepreneurs create a strategy to kick-start their careers. The grand prize is a $7,500 cash grant plus other benefits
The grand prize consists of $7,500 in start-up capital and $1,000 in merchandise as well as recognition in the industry. We also recognize up to 5 semi-finalists & finalists who receive $250 or $500 and help promoting their business. The most valuable reward the winner and finalists receive is a personalized feedback report complied with notes from all of the judges
Who Can Apply
To be eligible, a designer must be a student or professional jeweler who has been in business for three years or less. Applicants must intend to pursue a full-time career in jewelry design by developing a branded line of jewelry for resale at a regional or national level
If you apply for a Halstead Grant, you must work primarily in silver - and equally important - must be ready for a serious application process. Applicants submit not only their designs but also answer a detailed series of questions describing their business plan
Additional Eligibility Requirements
The new application includes links to resources and spreadsheets to help you through the grant process:
https://grant.halsteadbead.com/application
Location(s)
National
Additional Information
For additional information and/or questions, contact the organization at service@halsteadbead.com
