Creative Industries Business Grants
The UK's creative industries are supported by a range of grant programmes from Arts Council England, Screen industries, and regional creative economy initiatives. These support everything from individual artists to major production companies.
Screen Industries
Film, TV, and games production benefit from dedicated funding including BFI support, Screen Scotland, and Creative Wales. Tax reliefs complement grant funding for production projects.
Arts Council Support
Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, and Arts Council of Wales provide funding for arts organisations, cultural projects, and creative businesses across the UK.
Creative Enterprise
Regional creative industry programmes support design agencies, music businesses, publishing, and advertising companies with growth and innovation funding.
Canadian Creative & Heritage Grants
70 grants found
Summer Company
Offers start-up money to kick off a new summer business, as well as advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running
Futurpreneur Canada
Provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39
Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada
Waubetek
Provides a variety of programs and services for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs, First Nation Communities, Aboriginal Organizations through Aboriginal commercial financing and economic development initiatives that help build community capacity and Aboriginal prosperity
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (R.A.I.S.E.)
A program focused on assisting Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs to start and scale their business
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Offers a variety of services to support Aboriginal business and economic development, including financing, business support, community planning, and workshops and bookkeeping training
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides start-up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund
Helps support Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in economic development activities associated with mineral exploration and development
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Provides direct financial support to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees
Adopt Digital Tools for Your Business
Apply for a grant to adopt digital tools for your business
Digital Main Street
Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario
Starter Company Plus
Apply for training, mentoring and a grant through Starter Company Plus
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian creative & heritage grants