Creative Industries Fund
NS, Canada
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
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- grant_single|closingDateDecember 01, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Government of Nova Scotia
- Department of Communities (NS)
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Receive funding of up to 50% of costs for projects focused on global competitiveness and sustained export activity in industries in design, art, music and other creative industries in Nova Scotia.
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Eligible project costs and activities for the Creative Industries Fund grant include:
- Business, strategic and marketing plans
- Equity, diversity and inclusion activities
- Market intelligence, research, business matchmaking, and lead generation in new markets
- Digital marketing
- Branding or rebranding for international markets
- Improving ecommerce solutions
- Development plans for ecommerce platforms for markets outside of Nova Scotia
- In-market travel
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$15,000
Queens
Improvement of ecommerce solutions for expanding art sales to Asia
$15,000
Truro
Market research and business matchmaking in the Asian creative industry
$15,000
Dartmouth
Creation of digital marketing campaigns for North American and European markets
$15,000
Halifax
Development of a new ecommerce platform for international music sales
$15,000
Amherst
Strategic marketing plan for launching a clothing line in Europe
$15,000
Sydney
Rebranding of our indigenous art cooperative for European markets
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Creative businesses must be registered with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies and operate in specific sectors, such as fashion and design, screen, music, performing arts, production and fine craft, visual arts and applied arts, or publishing.
- Applications must be received by 1 December 2024, and funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Eligible types of companies for the Creative Industries Fund grant in Nova Scotia include fashion and design, screen, music, performing arts, production and fine craft, visual arts and applied arts, and publishing sectors. Companies registered with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies and operating in these sectors can apply for funding.
- Fashion and design
- Screen
- Music
- Performing arts
- Production and fine craft
- Visual arts and applied arts
- Publishing
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Some companies are not eligible for this grant. Only creative businesses registered with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies in specific sectors are eligible. Companies outside of these sectors are not eligible.
- Companies not registered with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies
- Companies in sectors outside of: fashion and design, screen, music, performing arts, production and fine craft, visual arts and applied arts, publishing
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Yes, eligible expenses for the Creative Industries Fund grant include business, strategic, and marketing plans, market research, digital marketing, branding for international markets, in-market travel, and more.
- Business, strategic, and marketing plans
- Market intelligence, research, and business matchmaking
- Digital marketing
- Branding for international markets
- In-market travel
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- Companies or non-profit organizations not registered with the Registry of Joint Stock Companies
- Companies outside of the eligible sectors listed in the grant guidelines
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Creative Industries Fund grant in Canada.
- Alignment with program objectives and priorities
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Clarity and feasibility of project plan
- Capacity to complete the project
- Potential impact on export capacity and market reach
- Degree of innovation and creativity in proposed activities
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- Contact the Creative Industries Fund to discuss your project idea and confirm your eligibility.
- Review detailed program criteria in the Creative Industries Fund Guidelines.
- Determine your stream (Development Stream for non-profit organizations or Export Stream for creative and cultural businesses).
- Complete the funding application and check for all required supporting documents.
- Complete the budget template and include it with your application.
- Send your completed application, supporting documents, and budget template by email to the Creative Industries Fund.
- Wait for the program to review your funding application, which should take 3 to 4 months for a decision.
Apply to this program
Grant Summary
The Creative Industries Fund offers funding opportunities to creative and cultural businesses in Nova Scotia to enhance their export capacity. Eligible projects can receive up to $30,000 in funding to support activities like market research, digital marketing, and brand awareness.
Exploring the Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
The Creative Industries Fund provides a valuable opportunity for creative and cultural businesses in Nova Scotia to expand their reach and explore new markets. With a focus on enhancing export capacity, this fund supports projects that promote the distribution of creative content nationally and internationally, increase exports of Nova Scotian creative products, and diversify revenue streams.
Through the Creative Industries Fund, businesses can access funding of up to 50% of eligible project costs, with a maximum grant amount of $30,000. This financial support can be used for a variety of activities such as developing business, strategic, and marketing plans, engaging in market research and business matchmaking in new markets, and implementing digital marketing initiatives to reach a broader audience.
One of the key benefits of the fund is its focus on helping businesses build brand awareness and increase audience engagement in new markets. By supporting activities that enhance brand visibility and promote Nova Scotian cultural products internationally, the fund aims to create opportunities for businesses to expand their presence beyond the local market.
Eligible project costs include equity, diversity, and inclusion activities, in-market travel expenses, and the development of ecommerce platforms tailored for markets outside Nova Scotia. Non-profit organizations and creative businesses in sectors such as fashion and design, screen, music, performing arts, and publishing are encouraged to apply for funding through the Development Stream or Export Stream, depending on their organizational structure.
Applicants must submit their funding applications by December 1, 2024, and the fund processes applications on a rolling basis until all available funds are allocated. Once approved, it typically takes 3 to 4 months for the program to review applications and provide funding decisions, offering businesses a relatively quick turnaround time to kickstart their projects.
Overall, the Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia presents a valuable opportunity for creative and cultural businesses to expand their export capacity, build brand awareness, and explore new market opportunities. By providing financial support and resources to help businesses grow and succeed in the global marketplace, the fund plays a crucial role in strengthening the cultural and creative sectors in Nova Scotia.