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Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund
Supports growth in Ontario’s publishing and screen sectors
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
August 27, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individual for-profit companies who are successful recipients of financial support from Ontario Creates’ publishing and screen funding programs within the past 5 years.
See full eligibility
Overview
Ontario Creates Enterprise Fund is a 2026-2027 pilot for Ontario for-profit companies in the publishing and screen sectors, offering a non-repayable contribution of up to 75% of the approved budget. It supports innovative business development activities that can drive revenue growth, business efficiency, and access to new markets.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
- Revenue diversification activities
- R&D of new IP, brands, or verticals
- Initiatives to monetize back catalogues
- Strategic business efficiencies
- Incorporating AI tools into business operations; collective logistics and distribution infrastructure projects
Documents Needed
- Applicant Declaration completed and signed by an authorized signing officer (officer and/or director) of the book publishing company
- Incorporation documents for the book publishing company
- Corporate Schedule for the book publishing company for the applicable taxation year, with all the information requested on the schedule (include information on any corporate shareholders)
- All applicable financial statements for the book publishing company
- Book in digital format (such as an EPUB or PDF file)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual for-profit companies who are successful recipients of financial support from Ontario Creates’ publishing and screen funding programs within the past 5 years.
- Partnerships between more than one incorporated business, where the lead applicant is a for-profit company who has been a successful recipient of financial support from Ontario Creates’ publishing and screen programs within the past 5 years.
- Non-profit entities who are incorporated businesses may be part of a partnership application.
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit entities who are not incorporated businesses (ie. trade associations)
Eligible expenses
- Administrative expenses to a maximum of 15%
- Capital expenses: 50% of the cost, or the amortization expense using the straight-line method with a prescribed useful life of 12 months
- Labour costs directly related to the execution of the activity
- All other expenses relevant and necessary for the completion of the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operational costs
- Costs incurred before the application was submitted
- Salaries and wages of staff not directly tied to the project
- Staff benefit costs
- Hospitality expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Relevance and Innovation, 30%
- Track Record, 20%
- Feasibility and Risks, 20%
- Expected Outcomes and Economic Benefit, 30%
How to apply
- Submit the application via the Online Application Portal (OAP) at https://apply.ontariocreates.ca/ by 5:00 pm ET on the applicable deadline.
- A list of required application materials is outlined in the OAP.
- Applications must include all requested documentation and adhere to word counts and page limits.
- Applicants will not have the opportunity to add or replace documentation after the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications will be reviewed by Ontario Creates for eligibility and completeness, and incomplete or ineligible applications will not be further evaluated.
- Eligible applications that include all the required documents will be reviewed and assessed by a jury of industry professionals and/or Ontario Creates.
- Decisions will be communicated to applicants within 16 weeks of the deadline.
- Successful applicants will be required to enter into a signed agreement with Ontario Creates prior to receiving any funding.
- Funding is paid 60% on execution of the Ontario Creates agreement, 25% following approval of the recipient’s interim report, and 15% following the approval of the recipient’s final report and all deliverables outlined in the funding agreement.
Additional information
- The Enterprise Fund is a new pilot program in 2026-2027.
- Ontario Creates is committed to supporting diversity and gender parity.
- Ontario Creates provides enhanced accessibility support to people with disabilities, people who are Deaf, and people who face barriers in accessing technology to complete an application.
- Ontario Creates is committed to fostering respectful workplaces in all the sectors and companies it supports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund Program
What is the Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund?
Ontario Creates Enterprise Fund is a 2026-2027 pilot for Ontario for-profit companies in the publishing and screen sectors, offering a non-repayable contribution of up to 75% of the approved budget. It supports innovative business development activities that can drive revenue growth, business efficiency, and access to new markets.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit company that received Ontario Creates support within the past 5 years.
The applicant must be Canadian-owned and controlled, incorporated in a Canadian jurisdiction, and Ontario-based.
For partnerships, the lead applicant must meet the same core requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund?
Revenue diversification activities
R&D of new IP, brands, or verticals
Initiatives to monetize back catalogues
Strategic business efficiencies
Incorporating AI tools into business operations; collective logistics and distribution infrastructure projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund?
You can contact Ontario Creates by email at taxcredits@ontariocreates.ca or by phone at 416-642-6627.
Where is the Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund available?
The Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Creates — Enterprise Fund is a Grant and Funding