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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 20, 2026
- Closing date : November 18, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 per fiscal year to support commercial digital game development in Saskatchewan. It funds pre-production and production activities for innovative games and eLearning projects made for sale.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 20, 2026
- Closing date : November 18, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pre-production of commercial digital games
- Production of complete digital games for commercial sale
- Development of eLearning properties with gamification
- Creation of playable prototypes, demos, MVPs, and vertical slices
- Preparation of pitch materials and business or marketing plans
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget template and cashflow sheet
- Project financing structure
- Supporting documents for budget line items over $500
- Playable demo, prototype, or gameplay capture for production stream projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Corporations
- Eligible Saskatchewan creative industry applicants
- Digital game developers
- eLearning creators with gamified projects
Who is not eligible
- Political organizations or parties
- Religious organizations
- Organizations that discriminate on protected grounds
- Organizations advocating political or religious beliefs
- Projects developed exclusively for corporate use
Eligible expenses
- Development costs for digital games and eLearning properties
- Pre-production materials, prototypes, demos, MVPs, and vertical slices
- Marketing expenses directly related to the project, up to 10% of the total project budget
- Technology infrastructure, including hardware and software
- Eligible labour and contracted services directly tied to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Casino-type games with real or simulated gambling
- Commissioned projects
- Core business operations and capital costs like rent or real estate
- Projects developed exclusively for corporate use
- Travel to conferences or markets
- Projects with mostly non-gamified content
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked internally for eligibility and completeness
- Eligible files are reviewed through an external assessment process
- Applicants receive results by email and through the grant management system
- If approved, a formal Letter of Commitment is issued and must be signed
- Final payment is released after the final report is approved
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed first for completeness and eligibility.
- Funding is limited and not guaranteed.
- Recipients must acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan support.
- Successful applicants sign a funding agreement before payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Game Development Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Digital Game Development Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Digital Game Development Grant?
This program provides up to $50,000 per fiscal year to support commercial digital game development in Saskatchewan. It funds pre-production and production activities for innovative games and eLearning projects made for sale.
How much funding can be received?
Digital Game Development Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Digital Game Development Grant program?
To be eligible for the Digital Game Development Grant program, you must:
Eligible Saskatchewan applicant
Commercial project with market potential
Project ownership and revenue share required
What expenses are eligible under Digital Game Development Grant?
Pre-production of commercial digital games
Production of complete digital games for commercial sale
Development of eLearning properties with gamification
Creation of playable prototypes, demos, MVPs, and vertical slices
Preparation of pitch materials and business or marketing plans
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Game Development Grant?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.
Where is the Digital Game Development Grant available?
The Digital Game Development Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Digital Game Development Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital Game Development Grant is a Grant and Funding