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Latinx in Gaming arms aspiring professionals with gear & funds in annual grant program

Latinx in Gaming continues its support of rising game industry professionals with the kickoff of its fourth annual Grant Giveaway Program today.

The next generation of gaming industry greats can catapult their careers forward with Latinx in Gaming’s Grant Application Program, which has helped 200+ community members to date. Up-and-comers can apply via the Grant Application Form starting today until November 28th, 2024. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024.

Grant funds supplied by Amazon Web Services allow applicants to secure grants for up to $1,000 that can go towards advancing careers in game development. Cover travel costs to industry events, fund the purchase of a new workstation, or use grant money as a scholarship for advanced certification courses. 

Thanks to Logitech, grant winners can also select from computer peripherals to aid with content creation such as new cameras, microphones, lighting setups, and much more. Check out Latinx in Gaming’s rules to learn more about the Grants 4.0 program here.

Interested in supporting the next generation of gaming professionals? Latinx in Gaming’s Grant Gifting Program allows both individuals and organizations to sponsor the advancement of budding gaming careers. For more information, view the Grant 4.0 Gifting Form here

Established in 2018, Latinx in Gaming’s commitment to supporting industry professionals has earned them The Game Awards’ Global Gaming Citizen Award in 2020. Continuing its mission, Latinx in Gaming has awarded grants to more than100 gaming professionals in 2021 and 2022, further reinforcing its dedication to fostering diverse talent within the gaming industry. 

“Our organization’s main purpose is to level the playing field for Latines through the advancement of gaming careers, and our annual grant program empowers us to make good on that promise,” said Michael Loreno, Senior Marketing Manager at Latinx in Gaming. “Access to your first industry event, a new state-of-the-art piece of equipment… these initial steps can light a lifelong spark inside someone and shift their career trajectory.”

For more information about Latinx in Gaming, please visit the official website, join the Discord community, follow @LatinosinGaming on Twitter, Twitch, and Facebook, and search for #LatinxinGaming on social media.

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