Grant and FundingOpen
Community Partnerships
Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Valley First
Ontario Creates is an Ontario provincial agency that supports the province’s creative industries through grants, investment programs, and related financial assistance. It funds screen-based media, music, publishing, and interactive digital media projects across Ontario. View Valley First's website for more information.
Featured grants at a glance
2 programs available
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSocial Enterprise Fund
Funding for social enterprises and community impactEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationTimeline- Closing date : November 25, 2025
BC, Canada
About Valley First
What is the mission of Valley First?
Ontario Creates supports the growth of Ontario’s creative industries by providing funding and related financial assistance to projects, businesses, and organizations in key cultural sectors. It helps strengthen production, development, and market reach for Ontario-based creative activity.
What type of organization is Valley First?
Valley First is a Government agency.
What is Valley First's official website?
Valley First's official website is https://www.valleyfirst.com/.
What else should I know about Valley First?
Role of Ontario Creates in the funding ecosystem
Ontario Creates is a provincial agency that supports Ontario’s creative economy by providing financial assistance to organizations, businesses, and projects in designated cultural and media sectors. Its role is broader than a single grant stream: it is associated with grants, investment-style support, and other funding mechanisms that help creative industries develop, produce, and reach audiences.
Supported sectors and funding focus
The organization is associated with funding in areas such as screen-based media, music, publishing, and interactive digital media. This makes it a key provincial resource for creative enterprises seeking project support or sector development assistance.
Publics served and overall impact
Ontario Creates serves Ontario-based applicants and industry participants working in the creative sector. Its funding activities help strengthen production capacity, business growth, and the visibility of Ontario’s cultural industries.
Transparency, governance, and accountability
As an official Ontario agency, Ontario Creates operates within a public-sector framework and is presented as a formal provider of funding support rather than a private fundraiser or intermediary service.