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Marketing Grant
Marketing support to improve visibility and generate sales
Latest source updateLast Update: August 12, 2026Latest change: Creative Saskatchewan updated the Marketing Grant guidelines with expanded eligibility and program overview details, while contact and portal details shown previously are no longer visible on the affected pages.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 12, 2026
Latest change: Creative Saskatchewan updated the Marketing Grant guidelines with expanded eligibility and program overview details, while contact and portal details shown previously are no longer visible on the affected pages.
Marketing Grant guidelines updated
Creative Saskatchewan updated the Marketing Grant guidelines and general program guidelines with expanded applicant and creative-industry eligibility language, plus clearer description of the Marketing Grant’s purpose and streams. The affected pages also no longer show the contact and portal details that were visible before, including the phone number, email link, Grant Portal, and Production Directory Login. The Travel Policy was also revised to add new ineligibility and timing conditions for travel expenses, including that event registration for Creative Saskatchewan-supported Industry Association events is excluded and that travel costs must be directly related to the project and incurred during the project term.
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Active practitioners in one of the creative industries identified under The Creative Saskatchewan Act (2013)
See full eligibility
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.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
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
- 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
Official resources
Program guide
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
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
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
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
- This stream is intended to support smaller-scale marketing opportunities
Contacts
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.
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.
Who are the financial supporters of the Marketing Grant?
Marketing Grant is funded by Creative Saskatchewan