Together with the Lanka.pro formation, we are launching a program to support players in the creative economy ecosystem of Ukraine. The focus of the program in 2024/2025 is on creative hubs and industry associations.
These two types of organizations will be able to receive grants of up to £7,000 for their own development. Strong intermediary organizations, such as creative hubs and industry associations, are able to promote the development of the creative economy and make the ecosystem more established and sustainable, and representatives of the cultural and creative industries more visible and united. We will support 7 projects as part of the grant competition.
Grant support is provided for the following activities:
- Industry research that will be used in the work of your organization, mapping of key industry players or audiences, local context, etc;
- Testing a pilot offer (service) for the target audience;
- Promotion and marketing, strengthening the digital presence of the organization;
- Strengthening the safety, security and climate resilience of the organization (up to 20% of the grant amount);
- Mobility within Ukraine to exchange experience with similar organizations (internships in the organization, mentoring, other formats);
- International mobility for experience exchange (UK or EU) – internships at institutions or attendance at specialized events, provided that an additional day is organized for a more focused exchange of experience with colleagues.
Please note that internal and international mobility can only be supported as part of a broader project of the applicant, for example: international mobility and testing a pilot proposal or internal mobility and research, etc.
Before applying, please check if your organization fits into one of these types:
Creative hub:
- The organization provides space and support for interaction, business development, and networking of individual creators, companies, and communities in the cultural and creative industries;
- Creates cultural and creative value for its local ecosystem and the wider creative economy ecosystem;
- Can operate in physical or virtual space.
Sectoral union (association):
- An organization created to support, protect the interests, development and professional growth of representatives of a particular sector of the cultural and creative industries;
- The organization brings together artists, other professionals, companies working in a particular sector, for example: design, cinema, music, advertising, architecture or publishing;
- Main functions: representation of interests, development of standards, creation of educational opportunities, legal support, strengthening of interaction, promotion of the sector, attraction of funding and partnerships for the development of the sector.
Application deadline: January 12, 2025, 23:59 Kyiv time.
Full information on the terms of participation and the application process can be found here.
Source: https://gurt.org.ua/
