Open
Last Update: May 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 22, 2026
- Closing date : June 17, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Creative Saskatchewan provides marketing support to improve visibility and generate sales. The program funds marketing, publicity, promotional travel, and related activities through Major and Micro streams.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 22, 2026
- Closing date : June 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Marketing and publicity campaigns to improve visibility and sales
- Market development activities for commercial creative projects
- Promotional tours, press appearances, and market events
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Current budget template
- Travel itinerary, if travel is included
- Project financing structure
- Budget line support documentation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals and businesses in Creative Saskatchewan creative sectors
- Companies and organizations in book publishing, craft and visual arts, digital game development, film and television, live performing arts, and music
- Micro Stream applicants seeking smaller-scale marketing projects
- Major Stream applicants seeking larger-scale marketing projects
Who is not eligible
- Service providers applying on behalf of artists
- Applicants seeking support for promotional events led by supported industry associations
- Applicants requesting marketing for projects funded through the production grants listed in the guidelines
Eligible expenses
- Publicist or marketing professional fees
- Marketing materials, branding, and website design
- Social media, advertising, and distribution costs
- Market research and intelligence activities
- Promotional travel, accommodation, shipping, and in-house marketing fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses for non-Saskatchewan residents
- Expenses during non-travel days and non-working days
- Motivational speaking tools and tours
- Applications to events led by supported industry associations
- Expenses already covered by another Creative Saskatchewan grant
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed internally for eligibility and completeness
- Eligible applications are then assessed through the stream-specific review process
- Results are sent by email and posted in the Grant Management System
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Commitment with terms and conditions
- A formal agreement must be signed before funding is released
Additional information
- Applicants must use the current Creative Saskatchewan templates.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan support.
- AI use in the application must be disclosed.
- Applicants can submit another application before a previous grant is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Marketing Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Marketing 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 Marketing Grant?
Creative Saskatchewan provides marketing support to improve visibility and generate sales. The program funds marketing, publicity, promotional travel, and related activities through Major and Micro streams.
How much funding can be received?
Marketing Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 17, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Marketing Grant program?
To be eligible for the Marketing Grant program, you must:
Must meet general Creative Saskatchewan eligibility
Commercial marketing project with market demand
Expenses mainly incurred in Saskatchewan
What expenses are eligible under Marketing Grant?
Marketing and publicity campaigns to improve visibility and sales
Market development activities for commercial creative projects
Promotional tours, press appearances, and market events
Who can I contact for more information about the Marketing Grant?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.
Where is the Marketing Grant available?
The Marketing Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.