I’m excited to announce that I’m joining the judging panel of The Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, a new programme offering grants of up to €20,000 to Irish charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund, created by Amazon, aligns with Ireland’s Creative Industries Roadmap and the Creative Communities initiative, aiming to increase access to careers in the creative industries for people from underrepresented backgrounds across all of Ireland. 

We’re encouraging applications from organisations that help people from underrepresented backgrounds or underserved communities access careers in publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, podcasting, visual arts, and more. The fund is open for applications from registered charities that are currently running impactful skills projects and are seeking additional funding to scale, sustain, or innovate their efforts. 

Eligible organisations can apply for funding across three categories: small-scale enhancement (€1,000-€5,000), moderate expansion (€5,000-€12,000), or strategic growth (€12,000-€20,000), depending on their project’s scale and ambition. 

Apply for a grant today:

https://www.aboutamazon.eu/news/community-engagement/new-20-000-amazon-fund-to-break-down-creative-career-barriers-in-ireland

Ciarán Hayden

Executive Director

The Writers’ Guild of Ireland