This fund supports initiatives that strengthen, enhance, or innovate existing programmes designed to upskill individuals and create sustainable pathways into the creative industries.

The Regional Creative Fund prioritises strategic investments that build on what already works and can demonstrate a lasting, measurable impact on individuals, communities, and the wider creative sector.

The fund is available for applications from charities that are currently running a programme that focuses on upskilling people from underserved communities for careers in creative industries.

Funding can support applications that:

• Expand or deepen an existing creative upskilling initiative.
• Offer practical training, mentorship, or industry exposure in areas such as publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion and advertising and more.
• Target individuals from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds, especially those who face barriers to education and access to employment in the creative industries.
• Have a clear plan for how the funding will improve or innovate existing delivery.
• Can demonstrate past success, even at a small scale, and a strong understanding
of what works and what needs refinement.
• Align with our mission to create long-term community benefit through creative opportunity and employment.

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.

Applications close on 31 August 2025.

For further information, please contact regionalcreativesfund@amazon.com or visit https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/community/amazon-regional-creatives-fund.