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WHAT IS THE WIA MEMBERSHIP FUND?
Our industry’s current challenges highlight the importance of creating equity and opportunity and removing obstacles that can hinder growth and success. In 2023, WIA launched the Membership Fund raising funds to support 600 community members with a 12-month WIA Creator Level Membership at no cost. This fund provides opportunities for aspiring creators who may face financial barriers. It’s a direct investment in their dreams, allowing them to access necessary resources and support.
DO I QUALIFY?
The Membership Fund is available to any NEW WIA member who has not previously joined WIA, as well as WIA Members who have not donated at any level in the past year, prioritizing those who are in financial need.
WHEN CAN I APPLY?
Applications are currently closed. Please check back to see when to apply.
As of July 2024: The WIA Membership Fund donations have been distributed but we are currently raising money through our Animating Community Year End Appeal to provide 1200 Creator Level Memberships in 2025
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE?
Applications are currently closed but will reopen in 2025 – more info to come.
HOW CAN I HELP SUPPORT THE WIA MEMBERSHIP FUND?
Donations to the WIA Membership Fund can be made at any time. By contributing to the WIA Membership Fund, you are actively participating in creating a more inclusive and vibrant animation industry. Your generosity supports diversity, equity, and access within our community. The impact of your donation goes beyond financial support. It helps strengthen the WIA community, fostering connections, mentorship, and collaboration among creatives.
HOW YOUR GIFTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
$25: Provides essential resources for a new member joining our community.
$50: Covers the cost of a Creator-level membership, unlocking a year of opportunities for an aspiring animator.
$100 or more: Multiplies the impact, supporting not only memberships but also the programs and initiatives that make Women in Animation a hub for creativity and collaboration
Your contribution to WIA’s Membership Fund is more than a donation; it’s an investment in the future of animation.