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Groups of people sit at long wooden tables talking amongst one another with coffees, large sheets of paper and pens. The room has bare concrete walls and a yellow beam through the middle. At the back is a plywood wall that has large black text on it reading 'Hunger Melody Decency'.

Unlock

Since 2018, our Unlock programme has worked to grow Sunderland’s cultural infrastructure, offering support for established and emerging creative practitioners and businesses. The programme has had many iterations over the years, from training sessions and support grants, to mentoring and networking. Keep an eye on this page for more opportunities and events for creatives.

UKSPF Sunderland Creative Support Grant

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We recognise the incredible impact that artists and creatives have on the city – and your potential to do even more. Creative businesses, cultural organisations and self-employed practitioners need support to sustain and grow their work, and we are committed to help them thrive.

As part of this commitment, we are launching the UKSPF Sunderland Creative Support Grant to support creative enterprises in the city.

Independent creative practitioners, businesses and organisations based in Sunderland are invited to apply for a grant of up to £2000.

To find out more about who is eligible, what support is on offer and how to apply, please read the UKSPF Sunderland Creative Support Grant document linked below.

Closes 5pm, Friday 17 October.

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Unlock is currently funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. It is a part of the Sunderland Innovate and Grow enterprise programme, led by University of Sunderland.

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