Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
ON, Canada
Funding for the Ontario cultural media industry
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- grant_single|openingDateMarch 14, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 14, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Government of Ontario
- Ontario Creates
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Receive funding for activities that expand skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation when selling content in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors, and/or any combination of these sectors.
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- Business to business (B2B) industry activities - Business to consumer (B2C) audience development activities - Professional development - Strategic initiatives related to environmental sustainability and accessibility - Mentorship and training opportunities for mid-career professionals
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$30,000
Launching an interactive digital media platform for environmental sustainability education
$15,000
Development and mentorship program for mid-career magazine editors
$30,000
Mentorship and training program for mid-career professionals in the television sector
$25,000
Strategic initiative to improve accessibility of digital media content for visually impaired users
$25,000
Increasing business capacity for a film production company through professional development workshops
$20,000
Expanding market share for a book publishing company through audience development activities
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The eligibility criteria for the Ontario Creates Industry Development Program grant are as follows: 1. Applicants must be Ontario-based established trade and event organizations in the book, magazine, film, television, or interactive digital media sectors. 2. Projects must offer initiatives, events, or activities with long-term impacts on growth and sustainability in the specified sectors. 3. The project planning must start no later than 3 months after the application deadline, and the project must be completed within 12 months. 4. Organizations can apply for funding in the Business Development or Capacity Building streams. 5. Priority areas for 2024-25 include professional development, environmental sustainability, and accessibility initiatives. 6. The program aims to expand skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation for Ontario companies in the creative content industries. 7. Applicants must contact the program consultant before submitting an application to discuss eligibility. 8. Only one project can be included per application, but multiple applications can be submitted per deadline. 9. Late applications will not be considered, and all submissions must be through the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal. 10. Interested applicants should attend the information session to ask questions and understand the guidelines. For specific details and guidelines, applicants should refer to the Industry Development Program Guidelines on the Ontario Creates website.
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- Established trade and event organizations in Ontario
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- Professional development - Strategic initiatives related to environmental sustainability and accessibility - Mentorship and training for mid-career professionals, especially those from equity-deserving communities
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- Demonstrated potential for measurable results for Ontario companies in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors - Expansion of skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation - Alignment with the program streams of Business Development and Capacity Building - Addressing challenges and opportunities related to Environmental Sustainability and Accessibility - Mentorship and training opportunities for mid-career professionals, particularly from equity-deserving communities
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To apply for the Industry Development Program grant, follow these steps: 1. Review the guidelines for the Industry Development Program on the Ontario Creates website. 2. Contact the appropriate program consultant to discuss the eligibility of your organization and project. 3. Submit your application via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP) before the deadline. 4. Only include one project per application, but you may submit multiple applications per deadline if needed. 5. Ensure your application is submitted by the specified deadline as late applications will not be considered for funding. If you require further information or assistance, reach out to the Coordinator, Industry Development, based on your sector of interest as mentioned in the guidelines.
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- Applicants must begin their project planning no later than 3 months after the deadline at which they submit their application and have a total of 12 months to complete the project. - Organizations can only include one project per application, but an organization may submit more than one application per deadline. - Late applications will not be considered for funding; applications must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal. - Ontario Creates has identified priority areas for 2024-25 including environmental sustainability and accessibility. - Successful Industry Development Program applicants will receive funding for activities that expand skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation. - The music industry applications are administered through the Ontario Music Office.
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Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Overview of the Grant
The Ontario Creates Industry Development Program provides funding to established trade and event organizations in Ontario to support initiatives, events, and activities that contribute to growth and sustainability in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors. The program aims to expand skills, business capacity, market share, sales, and innovation in these sectors, with a focus on professional development, environmental sustainability, and accessibility. Organizations can apply for funding in the areas of Business Development and Capacity Building, with specific priorities identified for 2024-25. The program offers funding to organizations for activities that generate new business leads, sales, and relationships (B2B) or engage with consumers for audience development (B2C). Capacity Building support is provided for strategic initiatives that enhance the organization's ability to address challenges, opportunities, or environmental changes. Two key priority areas for the current year are Environmental Sustainability and Accessibility, with an emphasis on mentorship and training for mid-career professionals from equity-deserving communities. Applicants must begin project planning within three months after the application deadline and have up to 12 months to complete the project. The program encourages initiatives that demonstrate potential measurable results for Ontario companies operating in the target sectors, including book, magazine, film, television, and interactive media. The program guidelines outline the best time to submit applications and the eligibility criteria for projects. Organizations are required to contact program consultants before submitting an application to discuss project eligibility and guidelines. Applications must be submitted before the start date of the proposed activity and can include one project per application. Late submissions are not considered, and all applications must be submitted through the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal. The program emphasizes the importance of following the Program Policies and providing accurate information during the application process. Ontario Creates hosts information sessions and webinars to provide guidance and answer questions about the Industry Development Program. Applicants are encouraged to participate in these sessions and ensure they are familiar with the program guidelines. Additionally, the program offers various music industry funding programs through the Ontario Music Office, with detailed information available on the Ontario Creates website. Overall, the Ontario Creates Industry Development Program aims to support the growth and sustainability of Ontario's creative industries by providing funding for initiatives that enhance skills, business capacity, market share, and innovation. With a focus on professional development and strategic initiatives related to environmental sustainability and accessibility, the program seeks to foster a diverse and thriving creative ecosystem in Ontario.
