In partnership with GM Arts, Creative Industries Trafford is offering bursaries between £100 and £500 to support the development of freelance creative practitioners.
These bursaries are here to support your growth by making it easier to attend workshops, training, networking, or access other professional development opportunities.
Key Dates
The deadline to apply for a GM Arts Access Bursary in Round 1 is:
31st January 2025
You’ll hear back from us on whether we’re able to support your request for a bursary on or before:
28th February 2025
Please note that the earliest that a bursary can be paid will be:
14th March 2025
Please consider these dates carefully when applying.
Eligibility
We recognise that financial barriers can significantly limit access to professional development opportunities for freelance creative practitioners. The GM Arts Access Bursaries are designed to support those who find it challenging to cover the costs associated with attending networking, training or other professional development events. We aim to cover expenses that may be overlooked by other funding sources, including, but not limited to, the cost of taking time off work, travel, accommodation, and caregiving costs.
Our goal is to reduce financial pressures so that creative practitioners can focus on expanding skills and networks, irrespective of personal or economic circumstances.
Please note: GM Arts Access Bursaries are designed to assist those who genuinely need financial support. If you are comfortably able to cover these costs without assistance, we kindly ask that you leave this opportunity for those who need it most. This ensures our resources support those for whom such financial assistance can make a significant difference in accessing professional development opportunities.
To Apply
Please complete the form below. If you prefer, you can submit a video application instead of written. Please send us a link to your video on its hosting platform.
If you have any questions about the fund, then please email cit@watersidearts.org