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SaskTel Max Equity Fund
Equity investment for Saskatchewan audiovisual productions
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2026
- Closing date : July 16, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides equity investment for eligible Saskatchewan-based audiovisual productions. It supports projects with strong economic, cultural, and employment benefits, as well as recoupment potential.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2026
- Closing date : July 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
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
- Film, video, and digital delivery productions
- Long-form documentary productions
- Drama and comedy productions
- Music and dance productions
- Music video programs
- General entertainment and human interest productions
Documents Needed
- Application form in the grant portal
- Project plan and creative materials
- Budget and financing details
- Proof of contracted third-party financing
- Insurance and performance bond documentation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Saskatchewan-based independent producers
- Producers of film, video, or digital delivery productions
- Incorporated or registered production companies in Saskatchewan
Who is not eligible
- Broadcasting license holders
- Companies dealing at arm’s length with a broadcaster license holder
- Projects in news, reporting and actualities, or sports
Eligible expenses
- Equity investment for eligible production costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- News, reporting and actualities projects
- Sports projects
- Projects with ineligible expenses exceeding 50% of the project budget
- Activities funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture
- Projects without required insurance or performance bonds
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed competitively against program criteria
- Applicants are notified about 10 to 12 weeks after the deadline
- Results are delivered by email and in the grant management system
- Successful applicants must meet reporting and acknowledgement requirements
Additional information
- The program is administered by Creative Saskatchewan on behalf of SaskTel.
- It is an assessed program with one intake per year.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan and SaskTel in the project credits and promotional material.
- Recipients may need to meet additional requirements from the General Guidelines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SaskTel Max Equity Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SaskTel Max Equity Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the SaskTel Max Equity Fund?
This program provides equity investment for eligible Saskatchewan-based audiovisual productions. It supports projects with strong economic, cultural, and employment benefits, as well as recoupment potential.
How much funding can be received?
SaskTel Max Equity Fund Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **July 16, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the SaskTel Max Equity Fund program?
To be eligible for the SaskTel Max Equity Fund program, you must:
Saskatchewan-based producer
Project co-owned by applicant
Required financing secured
What expenses are eligible under SaskTel Max Equity Fund?
Film, video, and digital delivery productions
Long-form documentary productions
Drama and comedy productions
Music and dance productions
Music video programs
General entertainment and human interest productions
Who can I contact for more information about the SaskTel Max Equity Fund?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.
Where is the SaskTel Max Equity Fund available?
The SaskTel Max Equity Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.