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Department for Culture Media and Sport

access to funding

What funding is available for creative businesses?
We know that raising finance can be a problem for creative businesses, especially as many high street banks can perceive them as a ‘high risk’. 

Further help for businesses in the music industry
DCMS has compiled advice and information on funding for businesses in the music industry:

In addition, the National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts (NESTA) can provide funding for individuals with new and innovative ideas:

Funding for the arts
DCMS funds arts organisations and individuals through Arts Council England, the national body for the arts in England.

There is a range of funding available for the arts.

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