Cultural Business Venture
Type
Size
Area
Target
Availability
Grant
£1,000 to £6,000
Creative industries region-wide
SMEs within the creative industry
Until February 2008
What type of funding does it offer?
Size of Deals
Grants are available for a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £10,000 for start-up costs, office fit-out/improvement, IT, arts and office equipment, marketing and promotion costs. Cultural Business Venture will fund up to 75% of the total project costs and evidence of 24% match funding must be provided at application stage.
In which area is the fund available?
Cultural Business Venture is available in the UK; the scheme is run in partnership with Prince’s Trust.
Who can apply?
New or established Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with less than 25 members of staff and an annual turnover of less than £100,000. Business advice/training must have been sought.
Where can I get more information?
Cultural Business Venture
Arts Council England, North East
Central Square
Forth Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3PJ
Tel: 0845 300 6200
Email: enquiries@artscouncil.org.uk
Website: www.artscouncil.org.uk
Supporting Documents and Downloads
Cultural Business Venture [pdf]
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