Discover Creative Careers offers grants for local projects that help underserved young people aged 11 to 24 build skills, meet creative professionals and explore routes into the industry. The Creative Careers Collective delivers the programme with UK Government funding.
Who can apply:
- UK-based creative industry organisations, including small and medium-sized businesses, charities and CICs.
- Individuals, freelancers, sole traders and local or regional authorities can partner with an eligible organisation but cannot lead an application.
What you can get:
- Up to £4,000 for activities such as paid traineeships, workplace experiences, skills workshops, industry networking or travel bursaries. Smaller requests are welcome.
Key notes:
- Projects must address a local barrier to creative careers and involve young people directly. Delivery must take place between 1 January and 31 March 2027.
- The fund excludes activities already funded, general arts projects without a careers focus and resources that do not directly engage young people.
- Apply through the Creative UK portal with your proposed activities, local need and budget. Decisions are expected in early December 2026.
Deadline:
Monday 30 November 2026. The published guidance gives no closing time.