Creative & cultural funding for North East businesses

What creative & cultural funding can North East businesses get? We list 3 schemes, 2 of them not closed, including Culture and Creative Investment Programme (North East CA with Creative UK) and The Mayor's Small Venues Fund (North East Mayoral Strategic Authority). Each listing shows the amount, who is eligible and the deadline, with a link to the official source; 1 closed scheme is kept for reference. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply or spend money.

There are 3 schemes in this category, last checked 19 Oct 2026.

Creative & cultural schemes

Check with funder

Culture and Creative Investment Programme

North East CA with Creative UK · Finance plus business support

Combined finance and support package. Amounts: check with funder

North Tyneside, Northumberland, Newcastle · Checked

Check with funder

The Mayor's Small Venues Fund

North East Mayoral Strategic Authority · Grant (revenue and capital)

Grants from £3,000 to £100,000 (£2.2m fund over three years)

Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham · Checked