Funding Opportunities, Podcasting Opportunities & More!
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Funding Opportunities:
??Impact Grants help artist-led grassroots organisations with community-driven approaches towards using arts for social change, particularly those offering support to emerging artists from under-recognized groups. The grants are unrestricted, reducing financial uncertainties for these organisations, and enabling them to expand their reach. Their grants are currently available, however there is an eligibility criteria and it is recommended that you review this before writing an application. To find out more and to apply, click here. The deadline for applications is Monday 27th May at 10:00.
??Verizon | Small Business Digital Ready Grant: $10,000 in grant funding for small businesses. Deadline: Wednesday 1st June. Apply Here.
??Enter the AXA Startup Angel competition to win ￡25,000 for your business idea! Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs – share your idea to win a cash prize and kick-start your business with valuable mentoring. Apply here by 23:59 before Sunday 2nd June.
??Black on the Square is back for 2024! This celebration event on Saturday 7th September 2024, from 12:00 to 18:00, invites black traders, makers, caterers, and creatives to showcase their talents. They’re looking for diverse catering units, bar providers, and artisan goods traders to join them. Apply here by Wednesday 31st July. Don't wait, as applications may close early!
??Women TechEU | €75k in non-dilutive funding for women leading deep tech startups in Europe. Learn more
??Innovate UK | Up to ￡500k for R&D on game-changing, commercially viable innovations with a significant impact on the UK economy. Learn more
??Fair Education Alliance | ￡25k for programs, products, services, partnerships, campaigns, or coalitions tackling socioeconomic disadvantage in education. Learn more
??Social Impact Award | For young innovators (14-30) from Europe, Central Asia & Africa to transform impactful ideas into viable social enterprises. Learn more
??WorldSkills International BeChangeMaker 2024 | A global online accelerator with the top five teams presenting their social business ideas to win cash prizes. Learn more
??Foundervine Immerse Early Stage Accelerator | An 8-week program with a demo day and a chance to win ￡15k in grant funding. Learn more
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Podcasting Opportunities:
英国伦敦大学学院 is offering free tuition and a ￡15,700 living allowance to individuals with connections to East London to support their careers in the audio industry. To find out more, please click here.
Feature On A Pick Up The Mic Podcast!
We are looking for passionate people to feature on one of our podcasts! They're a platform for learning, personal growth, and professional development, exploring the challenges that young people face, like uni life and beyond. If you're ready to dive into captivating conversations and share your unique perspective, this opportunity is the one for you. Ready to share your story with the world? Apply here.
Motivation For This Week!
Join us as we delve into the key messages and insights shared by our incredible guests in Season 6 of The Student Guide. This special episode revisits the Takeaways, where our host (Jeffrey Oyinlola) humorously clarifies it’s not about food delivery apps like Deliveroo or Just Eat Takeaway.com, but rather the impactful messages meant to empower you. From representation in STEM to navigating education and employment challenges for young creatives, these insights provide invaluable advice for personal and professional success. Stay tuned for more episodes! Click here to watch - https://lnkd.in/eAxAfPtT.