Creative Industries Clusters round 2 (invite only)
Ref: GRT-3QRL6HVW
Funding Available
Up to £6,750,000
UK Wide
Creative & Heritage
22 July 2026
Grants & Funding
About This Grant
Apply for funding to deliver a new Creative Industries Cluster as part of the second round of commissioning to address a clear challenge in a defined geographic region, sub-sector, or both, while focusing on creating new products, services, or experiences with strong commercial potential.
What Can It Fund?
- Deliver a new Creative Industries Cluster over a period of up to five years
- focusing on creating new products
- services
- or experiences with strong commercial potential
Eligible Costs
- -80% of full economic cost (FEC)
Funding Source
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
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