Amazon launches new Regional Creatives Fund
Today, Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The fund aims to increase access to careers in creative industries for people from underserved communities, supporting programmes in publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and more. This initiative aligns with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s recently announced Creative Places Growth Fund and aims to increase access to careers in the creative industries for people from underserved communities, including those across South Wales.
Key details for organisations interested in applying to the fund include:
Individual organisations can apply for up to £30,000
Consortium applications are available for up to £100,000
Eligible organisations must be registered UK charities with annual income below £5 million
Applicants must currently be running programmes that focus on upskilling people from underserved communities
Beyond financial support, successful applicants will receive pro bono support from Amazon's creative industry professionals, including mentoring, work experience, placement opportunities, and digital training from Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Amazon Games.
Application Deadline: 31st August 2025
For more information about the fund, please visit: https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/community/amazon-regional-creatives-fund