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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is an independent national organization that supports Indigenous creators in Canada’s screen sector. It promotes the narrative sovereignty of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, providing financial and professional support to help Indigenous communities and talent share their stories across all screen platforms. As a funding program administrator, it manages and develops initiatives that foster creation, training, and distribution of Indigenous content, reflecting the diversity and richness of Indigenous perspectives.
9 opportunities available
Sound Design Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Sound Design Program

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Cinespace Technician Roster
Grant and FundingClosed

Cinespace Technician Roster

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Training and placements for Indigenous film and television crew
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators
Grant and FundingClosed

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Scripted development support for emerging Indigenous screen creators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Expert AdviceClosed

Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Content London
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Content London

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Support for Indigenous producers attending Content London industry event
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for ISO Delegation to Prime Time

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Support for Indigenous producers attending national industry conference
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Sundance Native Lab 2025
Grant and FundingClosed

Sundance Native Lab 2025

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Year-long fellowship supporting emerging Indigenous Canadian filmmakers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival
Grant and FundingClosed

Call for Indigenous Producers for an ISO Delegation to Cannes International Film Festival

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports Indigenous film producers attending Cannes Producers Network
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $4,500
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports early-stage scripted development for emerging Indigenous creators
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects