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Marketing Grant

Marketing support to improve visibility and generate sales

Offered by
Creative Saskatchewan
Official source: creativesask.ca

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Funding available
$ 25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
February 3, 2027
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Active practitioners in one of the creative industries identified under The Creative Saskatchewan Act (2013)
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Overview

Creative Saskatchewan's Marketing Grant provides support to individuals and businesses for market access and market development opportunities intended to improve visibility and generate sales. Eligible activities include publicist or marketing professional services, marketing materials, website design, social media, advertising, travel and accommodation, shipping, and market research or intelligence activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$25,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Develop an online presence
  • Access new markets
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Launch or market a product/service

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts
Target groups
General public, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
Fee-for-service model, Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
Provincial, National, International

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Marketing Grant review frequency updated

The Marketing Grant Guidelines now say applications will be assessed three times per fiscal year instead of four.

See more

The Marketing Grant Guidelines changed the application assessment schedule for the Micro Stream from four review cycles per fiscal year to three. This affects expected review timing for applicants, but no specific deadline or intake window was changed.

Official source: creativesask.ca
September 19, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Active practitioners in one of the creative industries identified under The Creative Saskatchewan Act (2013)
  • Corporations or individuals
  • A Group of recording/performing musicians, A Non-Profit, or A Collective

Who is not eligible

  • A political organization or party
  • A religious organization
  • Organizations that discriminate based on culture, gender, sexual orientation, race, language, ethnic origin, economic status, religion, political, or other conscientiously held beliefs
  • Organizations advocating for political or religious beliefs
  • Service providers creating marketing materials for artists

Eligible expenses

  • Publicist or marketing professional services
  • Creation of marketing materials, branding, documentation of work for visual artists, website design, social media and advertising, distribution, and market research or intelligence activities identifying commercial opportunities
  • Travel and accommodation for promotional purposes
  • Shipping and services required to deliver the project successfully
  • In-house fees related to marketing activity at industry standard rates

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Applications to attend events or participate in activities where the primary organizer is a Creative Saskatchewan supported industry association
  • Applications for motivational speaking tools and tours
  • Travel expenses for non-Saskatchewan residents
  • Expenses during non-travel days and non-work days
  • Expenses that are already included in another Creative Saskatchewan grant

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatchewan

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

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare your application
    • Read the general and program-specific guidelines
    • Use the current Creative Saskatchewan templates
    • Prepare the budget and, if needed, the travel itinerary
  • Step 2: Review and finalize your materials
    • Check eligibility and completeness
    • Confirm supporting documents and project details
    • Make final edits and proofread the application
  • Step 3: Submit online through GMS
    • Log in to the Grant Management System
    • Upload all required information and documents
    • Submit before the deadline
  • Step 4: Await the decision
    • Monitor email and the Grant Management System for results
    • If approved, review and sign the Letter of Commitment

Documents Needed

  • Creative Saskatchewan budget template
  • Project financing structure listing pending or confirmed funding sources for the remaining 50%+ of the project budget that Creative Saskatchewan does not support
  • Creative Saskatchewan travel itinerary template, if travel is part of the project budget
  • Budget line support documentation for all line items $500 and over

Selection criteria

  • What is being marketed? /4
  • Quality of Project Plan /10
  • Participation of professional service providers in the project /2
  • Alignment and Skillset of Project Team /4
  • Bonus – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility /2

Processing and Agreement

  • An initial review of applications is conducted by Creative Saskatchewan program staff to ensure the project and applicant meet eligibility to the program.
  • Eligible applications will then be assessed by an external assessment process against the criteria defined on the Creative Saskatchewan website.
  • If awarded a grant, applicants will be required to maintain eligibility in all criteria in the General Guidelines, as well as criteria specific to this grant as described herein.
  • Successful recipients of a Marketing Grant must include Creative Saskatchewan’s logo on all promotional materials and acknowledge receipt of the grant on their professional social media platforms.

Additional information

  • This stream is intended to support smaller-scale marketing opportunities

Contacts

office@creativesask.ca
306-798-9800

Official sources

Marketing Grant

Program guide

General Program GuidelinesGeneral Program Guidelines (2026)Marketing (2026)

Application form

Budget & Travel Itinerary Example - Marketing Grant Micro StreamPDF text (OCR)

Supporting document

Marketing Grant - Micro Stream - Assessment CriteriaTravel Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Marketing Grant Program

What is the Marketing Grant?

Creative Saskatchewan's Marketing Grant provides support to individuals and businesses for market access and market development opportunities intended to improve visibility and generate sales. Eligible activities include publicist or marketing professional services, marketing materials, website design, social media, advertising, travel and accommodation, shipping, and market research or intelligence activities.

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 February 3, 2027. 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?

Publicist or marketing professional services Creation of marketing materials, branding, documentation of work for visual artists, website design, social media and advertising, distribution, and market research or intelligence activities identifying commercial opportunities Travel and accommodation for promotional purposes Shipping and services required to deliver the project successfully In-house fees related to marketing activity at industry standard rates

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.