#YouTubeBlack
Voices Fund

See how the Black Voices Fund empowers hundreds of creators and music artists from all around the world to celebrate Black joy and elevate authentic stories on YouTube.

What is the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund?

In 2020, we launched the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, a multi-year commitment dedicated to spotlighting and growing Black creators and music on our platform, by giving them access to resources to help them thrive on YouTube. We’ve welcomed 500 grantees hailing from the United States, Kenya, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, and Nigeria. This incredible group includes musicians, beauty entrepreneurs, comedians, activists, poets, personal trainers, parents, photographers, gamers and more.

Resources

As part of the fund, grantees received access to the following resources:

YouTube Partner Manager YouTube Partner Manager

YouTube Partner Manager

Dedicated support from a YouTube Partner Manager

Seed funding Seed funding

Seed funding

Seed funding invested into the development of your channel.

Development sessions Development sessions

Development sessions

Access to exclusive sessions focused on production, community engagement, and wellbeing.

Training and networking Training and networking

Training and networking

Bespoke trainings, workshops, and networking opportunities throughout the year.