Closed
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 22, 2026
- Closing date : May 22, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program helps cover travel costs for creative businesses and individuals attending markets, showcases, and pitch events. The maximum support is $5,000 per event or up to $15,000 for a Travel Slate, covering eligible activity related to promotion and sales.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 22, 2026
- Closing date : May 22, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attending markets, industry showcases, and pitch events.
- Showcasing, selling, or pitching creative work at the event.
- Participating in a Travel Slate of multiple eligible events.
Documents Needed
- Completed budget template
- Travel itinerary template
- Project financing structure
- Budget line support documents
- Invitation or registration proof, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals and businesses in creative sectors supported by Creative Saskatchewan.
- Publishing companies and self-published authors.
- Craft and visual arts applicants with eligible invitations or acceptance.
- Music and live performing arts applicants with showcase invitations.
- Film, television, and digital game development applicants with marketing materials for pitching.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants from sectors not supported by Creative Saskatchewan.
- Projects in Saskatchewan, except eligible rural and northern applicants.
- Non-juried craft shows.
- Trade shows without a sales component.
- Activities already funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture.
Eligible expenses
- Airfare, accommodations, and event registration.
- Travel costs, mileage, and per diems directly related to the project.
- Fees for hired performers and support personnel.
- Marketing and publicist costs tied to the event.
- Childcare or caregiving costs for eligible applicants.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Author readings and speaking engagements.
- Conferences without an industry showcase.
- Non-juried craft shows and trade shows without a sales component.
- Touring expenses and non-travel days.
- Projects or expenses already funded by other Creative Saskatchewan grants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan, for eligible rural and northern applicants meeting distance rules.
- Locations outside Saskatchewan for eligible travel activities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by Creative Saskatchewan staff for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible applications are then assessed against relevance, experience, capacity, and impact criteria.
- Applicants receive results by email and in the grant management system, usually about 4 weeks after submission.
- If approved, recipients must sign the letter of acceptance before payment is issued.
- A final report with receipts is required for the remaining payment.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous intake basis while funds remain available.
- Applicants may submit a single event application or a Travel Slate for multiple events.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge the support on promotional materials and professional social media.
- Applications must be submitted before the event date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Showcase or Sell Travel Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Showcase or Sell Travel Grant. 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 Showcase or Sell Travel Grant?
This program helps cover travel costs for creative businesses and individuals attending markets, showcases, and pitch events. The maximum support is $5,000 per event or up to $15,000 for a Travel Slate, covering eligible activity related to promotion and sales.
How much funding can be received?
Showcase or Sell Travel Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 22, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Showcase or Sell Travel Grant program?
To be eligible for the Showcase or Sell Travel Grant program, you must:
Meets Creative Saskatchewan guidelines
Commercial market-focused project
Required travel documents included
What expenses are eligible under Showcase or Sell Travel Grant?
Attending markets, industry showcases, and pitch events.
Showcasing, selling, or pitching creative work at the event.
Participating in a Travel Slate of multiple eligible events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Showcase or Sell Travel Grant?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 3067989800.
Where is the Showcase or Sell Travel Grant available?
The Showcase or Sell Travel Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.