Glossier & BGF Studios launches UK Black Beauty Grant Program 2024

Glossier, a beauty brand in collaboration with Black Girl Fest Studios has again come up with UK Black Beauty Grant Programme 2024. The programme was launched by the alliance in 2023. In addition, it is launched with an aim to offer funding with tailored business support to UK’s Black beauty entrepreneurs.

The inaugural UK scheme has calculated a total of 5 founders who graduated from the Glossier Black Beauty Programme that includes ‘Ashe London’, luxury vegan nail colour brand; The Glowcery; and a cosmetic brand ‘Tru Skn’. Additionally, some of the other brands include Airfro and Koba Skincare.

Glossier’s chief marketing officer, Kleo Mack stated, “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Black Girl Fest Studios to bring the Glossier Grant Programme to the UK for another year. The Black Beauty landscape in the UK is incredibly dynamic and vibrant — our 2023 Grantees are innovators inspiring us all, and we can’t wait to welcome in a new cohort this year. BGF brings expertise, connections, and insights to this program and we could not think of a better partner on the ground in the UK.”

The newly launched 2024’s programme is all set to offer 12-week learning programme in addition to a 10,000-pound equity-free grant to a total of 5 Black-women-led beauty businesses while also providing industry connections, brand exposure, and mentoring. The applications for 2024’s programme shall be open till May 10, 2024.

Black Girl Fest Studios’ Founder and Chief executive, Nicole Crentsil added to the statement and said, “For the second year working with Glossier on our Black beauty grant programme we’re eager to support early-stage founders. Whether it’s understanding how to work with influencers and press to learning about retail and getting your products on shelves, this year we’re dedicated to supporting founders to deliver the most impact early in their careers.”