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Sector Development Partnership Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Sector Development Partnership Grants Funds up to 30000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Sector Development Partnership Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Sector Development Partnership Grants is a Partnering and Collaboration

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Sector Development Partnership Grants?

Sector Development Partnership Grants is funded by Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)

Q: Who is eligible for the Sector Development Partnership Grants program?

To be eligible for the Sector Development Partnership Grants program, you must: • Eligible organization type • Project strengthens Indigenous screen sector • Pre-application meeting required

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Sector Development Partnership Grants available?

The Sector Development Partnership Grants program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Supports Indigenous screen sector training and capacity building

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Indigenous Screen Office

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

Contact

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

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

Overview

This program supports partnerships that build skills and capacity in the Indigenous screen sector. Funding of up to $30,000 is available for eligible initiatives such as production training, youth programs, workshops, events, services addressing sector gaps, and innovation strategies.

Activities funded

Production training programs supporting the career development of at least three Indigenous creators, crew members, or workers
Youth programs in screen-based media
Labs, workshops, training initiatives, conferences, festivals, and events
Services that address sectoral gaps
Innovation strategies supporting Indigenous screen creators and industry professionals

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 29,500

Paid apprenticeships and mentorships for Indigenous film crew skills building

$ 30,000

Indigenous animation and virtual production lab with industry matchmaking

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be a company, organization, non-profit, charity, or an Indigenous band council, registered community, or settlement.
The initiative must contribute to building a robust Indigenous screen sector for creators, crew, and professional workers.
The application requires a pre-application meeting with an ISO program manager or representative.

Who is eligible?

Companies
Organizations
Non-profits
Charities
Indigenous band councils, registered communities, and settlements

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Pre-application meeting

Meet with an ISO program manager or representative before completing the application.

Step 2: Prepare application

Develop a project proposal aligned with Indigenous screen sector training, professional development, or capacity-building objectives.

Step 3: Submit application

Submit the completed application to the program administrator (ISO) following the process provided during the pre-application meeting.

Processing and Agreement

For Sector Development Partnership Grants, projects are assessed on a rolling basis.
Applicants can typically expect a notification within 2–3 months of submission.
Delays may occur due to holiday closure in December.
For the ISO/Netflix stream, notifications can be expected 3–4 months following the deadline.

Additional information

Training, skills building, professional development, and sectoral capacity building are central priorities of the program.
The program is designed to support partnerships that strengthen the Indigenous screen sector’s momentum and sustainability.

Contacts

funding@iso-bea.ca

Canada

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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.