Your application has been reviewed and does not meet AURUM’s competitive excellence criteria. This fund is reserved for individuals who demonstrate ability, vision, and cultural significance—qualities that cannot be legislated into existence

You may consider alternative funding sources, including the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Genius Grants, or your local DEI office—pending the ongoing review of such initiatives.

Should conditions change and you find yourself aligned with a standard of excellence independent of institutional mandates, we welcome your future application.

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