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ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant - Canada
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ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant

Supports Indigenous screen training and cultural mentorship
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 29, 2021
Location
Canada

Overview

Up to $30,000 supports Indigenous screen-based training and development. Eligible activities include production apprenticeships and cultural mentorship work during development and pre-development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 29, 2021

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Hands-on production apprenticeships to support skills building and career progression for Indigenous creatives.
  • Cultural mentorship, community engagement, cultural learning, and protocols work during development and pre-development.
  • Collaboration with Elders, language speakers, knowledge keepers, and/or community members to develop a project idea.

Documents Needed

  • Bios for each company owner, including individual ownership percentages.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous-controlled screen production companies.
  • Companies producing or supporting TV, film, web, digital narrative content, and XR (VR/AR) projects.

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that are insolvent, bankrupt, or undergoing business reorganization under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).
  • Organizations whose main activity is not the production or support of screen-based content.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (applicant head office located in Canada).

Processing and Agreement

  • Grant notifications can be expected 3–4 months following the application deadline.

Additional information

  • There are two funding streams: Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships.
  • Program goals include creating training and job opportunities, building sector capacity, and recognizing Indigenous ways of working that may require extensive community engagement.

Contacts

funding@iso-bea.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships 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 ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant?

Up to $30,000 supports Indigenous screen-based training and development. Eligible activities include production apprenticeships and cultural mentorship work during development and pre-development.

How much funding can be received?

ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant program?

To be eligible for the ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant program, you must: Indigenous-controlled (51%+) Incorporated in Canada Screen-based content producer/support

What expenses are eligible under ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant?

Hands-on production apprenticeships to support skills building and career progression for Indigenous creatives. Cultural mentorship, community engagement, cultural learning, and protocols work during development and pre-development. Collaboration with Elders, language speakers, knowledge keepers, and/or community members to develop a project idea.

Who can I contact for more information about the ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant?

You can contact Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) by email at funding@iso-bea.ca.

Where is the ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant available?

The ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant program is available across Canada.

Is the ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ISO/Netflix Indigenous Production Apprenticeships and Cultural Mentorships Grant is a Grant and Funding

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