Investment Grants

Funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, a range of grant options are available via the Culture and Creative Investment Programme. Read the guidelines to find out more about our grants of up to £5000 and strategic grants of up to £25,000, and how to apply.

Offering grants as part of our investment strategy enables enterprises to build upon their creative and commercial ideas, creating opportunity for them to become more sustainable or grow their business.

North of Tyne Grants Webinar

We held a webinar to answer questions about the grant offer – you can watch the webinar recording below.

Application process

Please read the application guidelines before applying. Applications to be made via Creative UK application portal. There is one form for Individuals (capped at £10,000), and another form for Sole Traders and Registered Businesses:

North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme application
for Grants – Individuals

North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme application
for Grants – Sole Traders and Registered Businesses

You will be asked to provide:
• Contact information for yourself and/company
• Financial information about your business
• An overview of your track record or that of your business
• Information about your plans and the impact they will have on your
career and/or your company’s long-term sustainability and potential
growth.

Other grant funding available through the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme 

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