Amazon is providing access to creative careers across the UK with the launch of its Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to charities that help underserved communities pursue their creative ambitions.
The fund will be available to charities which support individuals break into publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and other creative sectors where diversity and fresh perspectives can drive innovation and change.
Applications for up to £30,000 can be made by individual organisations that meet eligibility criteria, while consortium applications for up to £100,000 are also available.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 31st August 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
o Applications are open to registered charities operating in the Creative Industries.
o Projects must focus on upskilling, training, or employment-readiness within the creative sector, particularly for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds or underserved regions.
o Funding is only available to projects that are already operational or have previously been piloted, this is not a start-up fund.
o Organisations must demonstrate impact to date and show a clear plan for how funding will grow, improve, or innovate the work already underway.
o Amazon is particularly interested in working with charity partners who see this funding as the start of a longer-term relationship, rather than a one-off opportunity.
Further information, including details about how to apply, is available on Amazon’s website.
