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Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program

Supports industry research for Ontario creative sectors

Offered by
Ontario Creates
Official source: ontariocreates.ca

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Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated not-for-profit Ontario organizations
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Overview

Supports incorporated not-for-profit organizations in Ontario’s creative industries through business intelligence funding. Eligible work includes gathering, analyzing and disseminating market data, industry insights and strategic intelligence that address existing information gaps.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Language Minorities
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Black Canadians
  • Canadians
  • Women
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts, Research
Target groups
Business owners / entrepreneurs, Artists / creatives
Scope
Provincial, National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Business Intelligence Program status update

The ArtsKingston listing no longer shows a closing date, and the program status is now currently inactive.

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The ArtsKingston Business Intelligence Program listing no longer shows a closing date, and the status now reads currently inactive. The listing still describes support for incorporated not-for-profit organizations undertaking Ontario business intelligence initiatives, but the availability and status information has changed.

Official source: ontariocreates.ca
August 29, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated not-for-profit Ontario organizations
  • Incorporated not-for-profit national organizations offering significant benefit to the Ontario creative industries

Who is not eligible

  • Colleges and universities applying directly to the BIP program

Eligible expenses

  • Consulting or consulting firm fees for project delivery
  • Administrative costs such as utilities, payroll, couriers, photocopying, office supplies and office rent
  • Project costs included in the approved budget for carrying out the study

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Strategic planning for an organization
  • Feasibility studies
  • Studies evaluating the applicant’s own programs
  • Projects that include recommendations for government or public funders
  • Consultants’ travel, hospitality or other personal expenses

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Gathering and disseminating business intelligence for Ontario creative sectors
  • Market research on consumers, segments or geographic markets
  • Analysis or interpretation of existing data and statistics
  • Strategic research to help content-creating companies address challenges and opportunities
  • Industry research that fills existing information gaps

How to apply

  • Step 1: Confirm eligibility
    • Review the program guidelines and Research Standards Guide.
    • Contact Ontario Creates in advance to discuss organization and project eligibility if needed.
  • Step 2: Create portal account
    • Register on the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal.
    • Open a new application in the portal.
  • Step 3: Prepare application
    • Complete the application form and compile required supporting documents.
    • Sign and include the Applicant Affidavit.
    • Disclose any use of AI in the application or proposed project.
  • Step 4: Submit online
    • Submit the application electronically through the Online Application Portal before 5:00 PM ET on the deadline date.
    • Ensure the application is submitted before the project start date.

Documents Needed

  • Signed Applicant Affidavit

Selection criteria

  • Ontario Creates will prioritize eligible applications that align with the goals and directions outlined in the agency’s current strategic plan.
  • The agency’s decision to participate will be based on mandate alignment, quality of project plan, project costs and financing, applicant and project team capacity, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
  • Applications with a score of less than 20% in the mandate alignment category will be considered to have failed to meet the Project Eligibility Requirements.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed through a competitive process and funding is not guaranteed.
  • Ontario Creates may request clarification on the application or budget, and may request project design changes before contracting.
  • Ontario Creates will confirm its participation within eight weeks of the application deadline.
  • If approved, the applicant must finalize project financing and sign an agreement with Ontario Creates within 60 days.
  • Ontario Creates reviews draft and final study materials before public release.

Additional information

  • Primary research and data collection are prioritized.
  • Use of AI in the application or project should be disclosed in the application form.
  • Successful applicants must make the final report public in an accessible format.
  • Up to $500 per application may be available for accessibility-related application support if requested at least four weeks before the deadline.

Contacts

research@ontariocreates.ca
416-314-6858

Official sources

Business Intelligence Program (BIP) Guidelines

Program guide

Business Intelligence Program (BIP) Research Standards Guide

Application form

Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program Bip Budget TemplateTHE AGREEMENT is effective as of the day of , 20

Supporting document

Applicant AffidavitRespectful Workplace Affidavit EN

Other relevant PDF

Applicant Affidavit
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program Program

What is the Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program?

Supports incorporated not-for-profit organizations in Ontario’s creative industries through business intelligence funding. Eligible work includes gathering, analyzing and disseminating market data, industry insights and strategic intelligence that address existing information gaps.

How much funding can be received?

Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program program, you must: Incorporated not-for-profit Ontario organization Incorporated not-for-profit national organization with significant benefit to Ontario creative industries Colleges and universities cannot apply directly

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program?

Consulting or consulting firm fees for project delivery Administrative costs such as utilities, payroll, couriers, photocopying, office supplies and office rent Project costs included in the approved budget for carrying out the study

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program?

You can contact Ontario Creates by email at research@ontariocreates.ca or by phone at 416-314-6858.

Where is the Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program available?

The Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Creates Business Intelligence Program is a Grant and Funding