This Week's Opportunities: New Year Grants Recap

Happy New Year! We recognise employment listings have been on hold for the festive season, so for this week's opportunities newsletter, we've put together a recap of all the grants and financial competitions, important open and closing dates and rolling opportunities for 2025 so far! 

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The LVMH Prize 2025 supports emerging fashion designers worldwide. It offers €400,000 in funding and mentorship to selected finalists. Applications are open until 12 January 2025. The prize aims to help young designers develop their brands and showcase their work internationally. Apply here (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

The White Pube Creatives Grant is a one-off £500 grant to be given out to a different working class creative practitioner based in the UK once every month. This grant has been set up to support creatives of all ages who are early in their careers and would benefit from this no-strings attached financial support to help them in whatever they like - be that money to cover time to make, or money to fund materials, equipment, research, subscriptions, development, travel, or even rent and bills. Apply here (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

The BFC Fashion Trust is a charitable initiative that empowers positive business growth by supporting specific projects through financial grants and mentoring. Grants are available to companies that have been actively trading for a minimum of 3 years. The application deadline is 15 January 2025. Apply here (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

The Sony World Photography Awards celebrates the best single images across ten categories: architecture, creative, motion, landscape, lifestyle, natural world & wildlife, object, portraiture, street photography, and travel. There is no entry fee, and in addition to global recognition, the winner will receive a cash prize of $5,000. Applications close 3 January 2025. Apply here (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

BFI Doc Society Fund supports UK filmmakers in creating bold, inclusive non-fiction films and immersive projects, prioritising diverse perspectives and ambitious feature documentaries for theatrical release. The RAD Fund offers up to £5,000 for early development by first- or second-time directors and up to £10,000 for producers with multiple projects. Focused on fostering fresh ideas and encouraging creative risks, the funding excludes late-stage, well-resourced, or commercial works. By championing under-represented voices, the program aims to build a more inclusive UK film industry. The fund is open year round. Apply here (Si apre in una nuova finestra).