Victoria Monét has partnered with the Black Music Motion Coalition (BMAC) to launch the BMAC x Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant.

The grant, which will likely be formally introduced at BMAC’s Grammy Week Music Maker Dinner on January 31, will reward Black rising artists with $5,000 to spice up financial empowerment. Along with the financial grant, recipients will be capable to entry mentorship alternatives and liaise immediately with Monét for profession recommendation.

The official announcement on the BMAC occasion comes throughout a pivotal week for Monét, who’s up for seven Grammy awards on Feb. 4 together with greatest new artist and report of the 12 months. After years of writing and producing for different artists together with Ariana Grande and Fifth Concord, Monét launched her debut album “Jaguar II” to crucial acclaim in August and secured a success with “On My Mama.”

BMAC was initially shaped in 2020 to handle systemic racism within the music enterprise. Since its founding, the group has established varied grants together with The Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grant, BMAC Ernie Panicciolo Music Photojournalism Grant & Celebration Occasion and extra.

“We’re honored to accomplice with Victoria Monét to uplift a younger and deserving Black artist and assist additional their desires throughout the music trade,” says Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, BMAC co-founder, president and CEO. “Her story is considered one of resilience and perseverance and it’s in that spirit we are going to proceed to pay it ahead. BMAC’s mission is to create a extra equal taking part in discipline by breaking down limitations to entry for our group. Our BMAC Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Dinner is an ideal room to have fun this initiative.”

“Supporting the subsequent era of girls is essential as we work in the direction of furthering equality throughout the board within the music trade,” added Caron Veazey, co-founder of BMAC. “Partnering with an iconic artist and function mannequin like Victoria Monét via the Music Maker Grant will assist us to affect a future star by setting them up on a path to achievement. We’re wanting ahead to receiving the submissions and uncovering a deserving artist!”

Shawn Vacation, who additionally serves as a co-founder of BMAC, mentioned, “I met Victoria years in the past as a songwriter and to see the place her presents have introduced her to right this moment has been an unimaginable journey to look at. As a co-founder of BMAC, I’m proud to honor her work with establishing the BMAC-Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant and have the chance to work collectively to uplift the subsequent era of our trade.”