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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Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grant
Provides up to $5,000 in funding to artists experiencing recent, unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies.
2026 Halstead Grant
The 2026 Halstead Grant recognizes emerging silver jewelry artists who show both creative talent and business potential.
Cultural Facilities Fund
Provides grants to increase public and private investment in cultural facilities for 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences.
Colorado Creates Grant
This grant helps organizations and communities create art and cultural activities through general operating support funding.
Call Yourself Creative Program
This do-it-yourself program helps communities prepare to become Colorado Creative Districts.
Art in Public Places
This program commissions artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings.
YĂ©ego Action Grant
The YĂ©ego Action Grant provides quick-response funding for Native artists and culture bearers who need support to sustain their creative endeavors due to emergencies or unanticipated expenses.
Restore New York Communities Initiative
The Restore New York Communities Initiative provides municipalities with financial assistance to revitalize commercial and residential properties, encouraging community development by eliminating and redeveloping blighted structures.
Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program
The Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program provides competitive grants of $100,000 to $750,000 to municipalities and non‑profit organizations (or on behalf of New York State businesses) to purchase equipment for collecting, processing, and recycling large‑scale business food waste, aiming to expand organics recycling infrastructure and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions in New York State.
East Side Building Fund
The East Side Building Fund is a $10 million joint fund that provides ESD capital grants for building and site improvements—such as stabilization, façade and interior renovations—to revitalize mixed‑use commercial districts on Buffalo’s East Side.
Market New York - Tourism Grant Program
Market New York is a grant program that provides funding for tourism marketing initiatives, special events, and business events to boost tourism in New York State. It supports destinations, attractions, festivals, expos, agritourism, athletic tournaments, and conferences.
Regional Economic Development Organization Grant Program
The REDO Grant Program provides capacity‑building grants to regional economic development organizations to support projects that grow, retain, and attract businesses in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US creative & heritage grants