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
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Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive
The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive offers mineral exploration companies financial assistance to undertake drilling in an area of high potential for base metals, precious metals and diamonds.
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
The Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) offers a non-refundable 30% tax credit to Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in eligible flow-through shares (FTS) issued by mining or exploration companies.
Summer Company
Program for students that offers start‑up money and mentorship to launch a new summer business.
Futurpreneur Canada
Provides financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners aged 18‑39.
Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs.
Waubetek
Provides programs and services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, First Nation communities and organizations through commercial financing and economic development initiatives.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Provides financing, business support, community planning and training for Aboriginal businesses and economic development.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Start‑up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Provides direct financial support to businesses for short‑term training of existing or new employees.
Digital Main Street
Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario.
Starter Company Plus
Apply for training, mentoring and a grant to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
Provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not‑for‑profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian creative & heritage grants