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Sector Development Partnership Grants
Funding for Indigenous screen sector capacity building
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports partnerships and capacity-building activities for the Indigenous screen sector, with funding of up to $30,000. It can support training, workshops, events, youth programs, sector gap services, and innovation strategies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
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
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production training programs for Indigenous creators, crew members, or workers.
- Youth programs in screen-based media.
- Labs, workshops, training initiatives, conferences, festivals, and events.
- Services that address sector gaps.
- Innovation strategies for Indigenous screen creators and industry professionals.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies
- Organizations
- Non-profits
- Charities
- Indigenous band councils, registered communities, and settlements
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants must meet with an ISO program manager or representative before applying.
- Applications are assessed as quickly as possible after submission.
- Applicants are notified within 2 to 3 months.
- December holiday closures may delay notifications.
Additional information
- Applicants must meet with an ISO program manager or representative before applying.
- The program supports Indigenous screen sector capacity building and partnerships.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Holiday closures in December may delay notifications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sector Development Partnership Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sector Development Partnership Grants. 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 Sector Development Partnership Grants?
This program supports partnerships and capacity-building activities for the Indigenous screen sector, with funding of up to $30,000. It can support training, workshops, events, youth programs, sector gap services, and innovation strategies.
How much funding can be received?
Sector Development Partnership Grants Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sector Development Partnership Grants program?
To be eligible for the Sector Development Partnership Grants program, you must:
Open to Indigenous sector applicants
Must meet with ISO before applying
Project must support screen-sector capacity building
What expenses are eligible under Sector Development Partnership Grants?
Production training programs for Indigenous creators, crew members, or workers.
Youth programs in screen-based media.
Labs, workshops, training initiatives, conferences, festivals, and events.
Services that address sector gaps.
Innovation strategies for Indigenous screen creators and industry professionals.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sector Development Partnership Grants?
You can contact Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) by email at funding@iso-bea.ca.
Where is the Sector Development Partnership Grants available?
The Sector Development Partnership Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Sector Development Partnership Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sector Development Partnership Grants is a Partnering and Collaboration