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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Skip Instant Grants
The Skip Instant Grants offer funding opportunities with shorter turnaround windows.
Hustler's Microgrant
The Hustler's MicroGrant offers $1,000 in funding to support passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures.
The Freed Fellowship Grant
The Freed Fellowship Grant offers a monthly $500 grant to U.S.-based small business owners.
Awesome Foundation Grants
The Awesome Foundation awards grants of $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects.
500 Global Flagship Accelerator
The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator program offers a four-month accelerator program based in San Francisco, along with a $150,000 investment.
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The EDA offers ongoing funding opportunities for projects that support regional and national economic development.
U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The STEP program distributes federal funds through state entities to assist small businesses desiring to export products.
U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The MBDA offers targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses.
Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)
The TEF offers 'deal-closing' grants to companies competing with out-of-state sites for new projects in Texas.
San Francisco Accessibility Grant
The grant can cover expenses like accessible equipment, construction to remove ADA barriers, CASp inspections, design services, and relevant permit fees.
Illinois Infrastructure Grants
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) offers capital grants to support various projects that benefit local communities and businesses.
Washington Employee Ownership Program (WA-EOP)
The WA-EOP provides support for employee ownership of businesses in Washington state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US creative & heritage grants