JCK has opened submissions for the 2021 JCK Industry Fund application process. Since 1997, the fund has awarded over $7 million towards program grants to benefit the jewelry industry at large.
In addition to its traditional fund submissions the JCK Industry Fund Committee announced a new Diversity & Inclusivity grant, which came out of a greater awareness that the industry can and should do more to support inclusion. The new grant received supplemental support by De Beers Group, who raised additional funds during JCK Virtual in August. Organizations that would like to create or enhance existing programs that support increased inclusion within the U.S. jewelry industry are encouraged to develop their ideas and apply for funds.
“In a year with unprecedented challenges, we feel the JCK Industry Fund is more needed than ever. Now is the time to support organizations and industry initiatives that will generate significant impact to our industry’s growth and development,” says Yancy Weinrich, Chief Growth Officer, Reed Exhibitions. “It’s also why we developed a new grant specific to Diversity & Inclusivity that is dedicated to supporting greater inclusivity within the fine jewelry and watch industries by supporting BIPOC initiatives.”
To request a grant, please submit your application via: lasvegas.jckonline.com/JCK-Industry-Fund/Submissions.
The deadline for submission is November 20, 2020.
