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.
US Creative & Heritage Grants
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Better Buffalo Fund
The Better Buffalo Fund provides a $40 million pool of grants and loans to support mixed‑use, high‑density development and downtown revitalization in Buffalo through two initiatives: Transit Oriented Development and the Buffalo Main Streets Initiative.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants in California Provides funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.
VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO
The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.
Start Up Washington
Startup 365 is your starting point if you're new to business or exploring funding options. While it doesn't offer direct loans or grants, it connects you to the right programs, lenders, and technical assistance to get funding‑ready. It's especially helpful for rural, underserved, or first‑time entrepreneurs.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW)
Works with the international trade experts at the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide an integrated menu of services that help businesses implement their export strategy. Provides free export finance counseling to small and medium sized Washington exporters or prospective exporters. The funds can be used for manufacturing, recycling, processing facilities, waste disposal operations, nonprofit facilities, multi‑purpose facilities (with taxable bonds).
Export Washington
Export Washington helps small businesses in Washington State grow by selling their products or services internationally. Through the STEP Grant and Export Voucher Program, qualified businesses can get cover export‑related costs like trade shows, marketing translation, certifications, and more.
USDA Rural Business Loans & Grants
If your business is located in a rural area, the USDA offers loans, loan guarantees, and grants to help you start, expand, or add value to your business. Funding supports job creation, innovation, farm‑based products, energy upgrades, and more.
SBIR & STTR Innovation Grant Programs
Competitive grant funding from 11 federal agencies. These programs offer free grant money (not loans!) to help small businesses develop and test new products, ideas, or technology.
WBDC Launch Pad Grant Program
Offers grants of up to $2,500 to help cover eligible start‑up costs for early‑stage, at least 51% woman‑owned businesses headquartered in Connecticut.
Supplier Innovative Finance Program
The Empire State Development's Supplier Innovative Finance Program offers up to $5,000 in unrestricted grants to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in New York, along with educational resources and matchmaking sessions.
#MomsMeanBusiness
Covers business formation costs for mothers, helping them form an LLC, track expenses, secure a business name, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US creative & heritage grants