Creative Entrepreneurship Program
grant_single|update March 27, 2025
NS, Canada
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
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- grant_single|openingDate July 9, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
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grant_card_status|open
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Get assistance in developing skills and starting or growing your craft business through workshops, funding, wholesale and export opportunities, mentorship connections, and training to support sustainable craft practices in Unama’ki-Cape Breton.
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The Creative Entrepreneurship Program offers various avenues to enhance business skills and growth for craftspeople in Unama’ki-Cape Breton. Activities encompass development workshops, market connectivity, and skill-based mentorship aligned with sustainable craft practices.
- Business skills development workshops tailored for craftspeople.
- Access to funding opportunities for production and expansion.
- Opportunities for wholesale and export to broaden market reach.
- Mentorship connections to enhance skills and business acumen.
- Training sessions focused on sustainable crafting practices.
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$ 8,000
Access wholesale and export market opportunities for Cape Breton artisans
$ 6,000
Mentorship connections for sustainable craft practices
$ 9,000
Organize a series of skills development workshops for emerging craft artists
$ 8,000
A mentorship program for sustainable craft practices focusing on eco-friendly materials
$ 7,000
Training programs to enhance productivity of craft practitioners
$ 30,000
Create funding opportunities for local craft producers to expand product lines
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The eligibility for the Creative Entrepreneurship Program is based on the following criteria related to the participants' stage in their career and their desire to develop their craft.
- The applicant must be an emerging creator, mid-career, established producer, or a late career maker.
- The applicant should have a desire to perfect or learn a craft.
- The applicant should be seeking opportunities to grow their practice.
- The applicant should be interested in exploring new markets.
- The applicant should be considering downsizing or passing on skills.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The program is open to makers at all stages of their careers, from emerging creators to late-career makers, who are based in Unama’ki-Cape Breton. It is designed to support individuals who want to enhance their craft, seek opportunities to expand their practice, explore new markets, or pass on their skills. These include:- Emerging creators- Mid-career practitioners- Established producers- Late career makers
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible activities for this grant focus on enhancing the business skills of craft producers in Unama’ki-Cape Breton. The program aims to support makers at all stages by facilitating professional development and market expansion opportunities.
- Conducting workshops to develop business and marketing skills specific to craftspeople.
- Providing wholesale and export opportunities to access new markets.
- Offering mentorship connections to support sustainable craft practices.
- Delivering training sessions to improve productivity and growth capacity.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to craftspeople located in a specific region to support their business growth and development. The eligible geographical area for applicants is defined to enhance local creative entrepreneurship.
- Unama’ki–Cape Breton.
grant_single_labels_website|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are designed to support craftspeople in enhancing their business skills and reaching new markets.
- Demonstrated need for business skills development in the craft industry.
- Potential for growth and expansion within the craft market.
- Commitment to sustainable craft practices.
- Engagement with mentoring and community partnership opportunities.
- Capacity to leverage workshops and training for business advancement.
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- Identify potential grants suited to your project or business
- Read eligibility criteria to ensure compliance
- Note deadlines and requirements for each grant
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Prepare required documents
- Gather all necessary documents (business plan, financial statements, CV, etc.)
- Write a clear and convincing description of your project or business
- Tailor document content to the specific requirements of the grant
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Write the application
- Complete all forms required by the granting agency
- Review the application to ensure it is complete and error-free
- Obtain letters of recommendation or support if necessary
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- Send the application through the specified means (online, mail, etc.)
- Confirm receipt of the application by the granting agency
- Keep a copy of the application and submitted documents for future reference
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- Follow instructions for any additional communication with the granting agency
- Prepare a follow-up if a response is not received within a reasonable time frame
- Take note of feedback or suggestions received to improve future applications
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Participation in the program could lead to increased visibility through features in the CRAFT PAPER newsletter.
- The program aims to build ongoing relationships between makers and community partners to establish long-term support structures.
- Participants may have the opportunity to present and sell their work at regional showcases facilitated by the program.
- Networking opportunities will be facilitated for makers to connect with industry leaders and successful peers.
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