Applications OPEN for the Skillman Youth Council!!

The Skillman Youth Council is an opportunity to learn, connect, and bring your voice to shape the future of education in Detroit! Years ago RDW Creations was a member of the Youth Development Initiative under The Skillman Foundation umbrella. I can personally attest to the positive work and vast opportunities this organization provides!

Qualifications:

• Currently living and/or attending school in Detroit

• High school sophomore or junior during the 2025-2026 school year

LAFCU’s 2025 Write to Educate Essay Contest

$20K in college scholarships available for Michigan high school seniors

https://www.lafcu.com/personal/youth/student-resource-guide/scholarships

Writing Contest for Poets and Creative Artist

https://www.pw.org/grants

The City of Detroit is looking for individuals to act as stewards for one year to curate art and programming events for the city’s Arts Alley initiative. 

Application Deadline is May 26th

For More Details:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoJ8wBVsCtJ0Kj0SLMTSemIPefFzNkVeR5wHysqwF4PdO9-w/viewform

https://www.wxyz.com/news/city-of-detroit-announces-fellowship-opportunities-for-arts-alley-initiative

Emerald Theatre Company's 6th Annual 10-minute Play Festival.

This year's theme is The 7 Deadly Sins. Playwrights choose one and get creative! (where are the Gluttony, Sloth and Wrath writers?!)

CONTEST RU:LES: No more than 10 minutes in length, 10 pages maximum, no more than 3 characters and relates to the theme.

Absurd, Comedic, Dark, Dramatic, Farce, Tragedy...literal or figurative, that is up to you!

Work must be original and unproduced.

These are black box productions so minimal sets required.

https://michiganchronicle.com/2023/05/12/comcast-rise-offers-grants-for-small-business-growth-and-diversity/

More Information on Comcast Rise Business Grant. Direct Link provided

Small Business Funding

Comcast Rise is hosting a small business contest. You could receive $5000 + a media package that includes a 30 second commercial! For details please apply at:

Comcastrise.com

Application starts June 1 thru June 30, 2023

Here are some upcoming Writing Competitions. Forgot to post this.