Amazon - Regional Creatives Fund
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The Regional Creatives Fund offers grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund aligns with the Government’s recently announced Creative Places Growth Fund and aims to increase access to careers in the creative industries for people from underserved communities.
Projects that focus on:
- Upskilling or professional development in creative fields
- Building on existing programmes, pilots, or structures that show promise
- Creating sustainable pathways into creative careers
- Innovative or scalable approaches to creative learning
- Collaboration and regional sharing of knowledge/resources
- Serving communities or people from government-designated underserved areas
It is essential that you seek to expand or continue an existing creative programme (rather than develop a new one). Projects must operate within the following creative industries: Digital and physical publishing, such as books and podcasts; Film, TV and Performance; Music; Advertising; Fashion; or Gaming.
While this fund provides short-term financial support, they are especially keen to build long-term relationships with charity partners. They are more likely to prioritise projects from organisations who are open to ongoing collaboration beyond this round of funding. Funds can also be used for equipment, software, and wages, provided they meaningfully contribute to the project.
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Geographical areas funded: UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
UK registered charitable organisations (and consortiums of three or more charities based in the same region) that are currently running impactful skills projects in the creative industries for people from underserved communities.
- Maximum annual income:
- £5,000,000
When to apply
Now open. Close at 5pm on 31 August 2025 (notified by end of September).
Next deadline: 31 Aug 2025
How to apply
Complete the online form via the link which can be found by downloading the FAQs and going to section 12 "How do I apply?".
Exclusions
Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training Employability services
Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people LGBTQI people People in poverty Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Religious and Belief Groups Victims of crime and abuse Women and girls Urban communities
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