Applications for We Are Here Scotland’s Creators’ Fund ROUND 2 are now live. The fund aims to provide practical funding opportunities for Black and POC artists and creatives across Scotland, along with one-to-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
Support for the We Are Here Scotland Creators Fund’s aim is to make a significant impact for many BPoC artists and creatives in Scotland.
Each successful applicant will receive:
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£500 in funding (delivered in one payment or 2 halves)
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One dedicated mentor providing 5.5 hours of mentoring over the duration of the fund
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A feature on the forthcoming We Are Here Podcast
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Significant Social Media Coverage
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Special feature on the We Are Here website
We Are Here are also seeking mentors to offer practical career support and guidance to successful Creators’ Fund recipients from across Scotland’s creative and artistic industries. To find out more and express interest, please see below.
TIMELINE
24 March – 31 May: Creators’ Fund open for applications
31 May – 10 June: applications shortlisted
25 June: judging panel selects recipients
3 July: recipients and unsuccessful applicants notified
The closing date for the Creator’s Fund is 31 May 2022 at 11.59pm.