The Horizons Fellowship program is accelerator fund earmarked for underrepresented communities in the games industry that was established in 2021 (see "Horizons Fellowship). The fund is open to businesses that are at least 51% owned and/or operated by members of historically underrepresented communities. They can apply in one of four categories:
- A prospective publisher in the process of creating a tabletop game or starting a tabletop game publishing business.
- New publishers already producing tabletop games.
- Prospective retailer in the process of opening a tabletop game retail business.
- Newly established retailer currently engaged in the sale of tabletop games to end consumers.
Applicants selected for the 2024 Fellowship will receive:
- 1-year complimentary membership in GAMA valued at $300
- A $1,000 grant for business or operational expenses
- Travel Stipends and Lodging for GAMA Expo 2025 and Origins Game Fair 2025
- Booth opportunities at GAMA Expo 2025 and at Origins Game Fair 2025
- Complimentary retailer box following GAMA Expo 2025 for retailer participants
- Virtual classes and panels featuring industry experts and leaders
The Fellowship is free for all selected participants, but participation for the 2024-2025 cohort is limited to the U.S. and Canada. Applicants can be an individuals or a team up to three persons. Applications can be submitted via GAMA's website.
