American Union for Reclaiming Uncompromising Merit

The Statue of the Republic, St. Louis – Originally commissioned for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, this monumental figure symbolized the peak of American ambition and cultural dominance. Thought to be lost to time, its restoration marks the beginning of a new era—one that honors excellence, merit, and the return of a nation’s rightful grandeur.

The AURUM Fund is dedicated to the revitalization of American exceptionalism through a structured, merit-based investment in cultural and artistic innovation. As a discretionary initiative under the United States Sovereign Cultural Fund (USSCF), AURUM operates as a strategic capital reallocation vehicle, designed to correct the systemic devaluation of artistic excellence and restore competitive rigor within the creative economy.

In contrast to legacy funding models driven by equity-based redistribution, AURUM prioritizes demonstrable talent, measurable impact, and enduring cultural significance. By fostering a new generation of creators committed to the highest standards of artistic and intellectual achievement, the fund seeks to reestablish cultural preeminence as a pillar of national strength. In doing so, AURUM embodies the foundational principle of arête—the pursuit of excellence as the defining characteristic of a thriving civilization.

Merit is the only currency.

The AURUM Fund is committed to restoring artistic excellence through a merit-based capital allocation process. To determine eligibility, applicants must complete the following 3 question preliminary assessment.

Question 1: Do you believe that artistic achievement should be rewarded based on innovation, discipline, and skill rather than demographic identity?

❌ NO 

✅ YES →Continue Below

Question 2: Have you only ever relied on talent, discipline, and innovation to advance your work?

❌ NO 

✅ YES →Continue Below

Question 3: Would Lonesome Moses King have received a grant in the imminent Golden Age of American Excellence?

✅ YES →Continue Below

❌ NO 

Your evaluation is complete. Based on your responses, you meet the criteria for AURUM discretionary disbursement. Click below to claim your allocation.