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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Recompete Pilot Program
Provides flexible grant investments to alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term, comprehensive economic development and job creation. The program targets areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment significantly trails the national average.
Build to Scale (B2S)
The Build to Scale (B2S) Program builds regional economies through scalable startups and includes three competitions supporting entrepreneurship, acceleration of company growth, and increased access to risk capital across regional economies.
Advanced Industries Export Grant
Reimburses up to 50% of approved expenses for international business development and marketing for Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses, up to $15,000.
Collaborative Infrastructure Grant
Supports teams of Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses and nonprofits to develop large‑scale projects, requiring a 2‑to‑1 non‑State matching fund.
Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
Provides up to $250,000 to Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses to develop and commercialize advanced technologies in Colorado.
California State Trade Export Program
Helps small businesses begin exporting or grow existing export sales by providing reimbursable export vouchers and organizing state pavilions at international trade shows and missions.
GoGreen Business Energy Financing
Helps small and medium‑sized businesses upgrade outdated equipment to more energy‑efficient models by connecting them with contractors, project managers, and lenders.
Associate Development Organizations (ADOs)
Local economic development partners in each of Washington's 39 counties. ADOs are partially funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce and help connect small businesses to resources, loans, grants, and support for growth. They offer training, site location help, and access to regional opportunities.
City and Local Government Business Support
Many cities and towns in Washington offer support programs for small businesses, including grants, loans, fee waivers, tax incentives, and technical assistance. These opportunities often come from city economic development departments or special initiatives funded by local, state, or federal sources.
Illinois Infrastructure Grants
Capital grants administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to support infrastructure projects for local communities and businesses.
Self-Sufficiency Fund
Job-training program for TANF recipients linking business community with educational institutions; provides grants to eligible colleges or nonprofit organizations for customized training.
Skills Development Fund
Grants to companies and labor unions partnering with Texas community and technical colleges to provide customized job training; average training cost $2,000 per trainee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US creative & heritage grants