Creative Entrepreneurship Program
NS, Canada
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Partnering and Collaboration
Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
- 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.
grant_single_labels|projects
Eligible projects or activities for this grant include:
- Business skills development workshops
- Funding opportunities for craft producers
- Wholesale and export market access
- Mentorship connections for sustainable craft practices
- Training support for growth and productivity enhancement
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$8,000
Hamilton
A mentorship program for sustainable craft practices in Hamilton focusing on eco-friendly materials.
$9,000
Sydney
Organize a series of skills development workshops for emerging craft artists.
$30,000
Halifax
Create funding opportunities for local craft producers to expand product lines.
$8,000
Toronto
Access wholesale and export market opportunities for Cape Breton artisans.
$6,000
Charlottetown
Mentorship connections for sustainable craft practices in Charlottetown.
$7,000
Moncton
Training programs to enhance productivity of craft practitioners in Moncton.
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Emerging creator, mid-career, established producer, late career maker are eligible for this grant. They must be looking to perfect or learn a craft, explore new markets, or downsize/pass on skills.
- Must be an emerging creator, mid-career, established producer, or late career maker
- Must be looking to perfect or learn a craft, explore new markets, or downsize/pass on skills
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible companies for this grant include emerging creators, mid-career producers, established craft makers, and late career artisans in Unama’ki-Cape Breton who aim to enhance their business skills and promote sustainable craft practices.
- Emerging creators
- Mid-career producers
- Established craft makers
- Late career artisans
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
- Workshops
- Funding
- Wholesale and export opportunities
- Mentorship connections
- Training for sustainable craft practices
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Evaluation and selection criteria:
- Craftsmanship and creativity of the project proposal
- Market feasibility and potential for growth
- Potential impact on the local craft community
- Applicant's commitment to business development
grant_single_labels|register
- Check eligibility requirements and criteria for the grant
- Prepare necessary documentation and information
- Fill out the grant application form accurately
- Submit the application before the deadline
- Wait for the review and decision process
- Keep communication lines open for any follow-up information
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