Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
At a glance
- Max. $60,000
- Open Date : October 22, 2020
- All industries
- Canada Council for the Arts
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund supports Canadian professional artists, arts professionals, artistic groups, and arts organizations who self-identify as belonging to an OLMC. To be eligible for this grant, applicants must self-identify in the portal as an OLMC and be eligible for Canada Council programs.
- Self-identify in the portal as an OLMC
- Be eligible for Canada Council programs
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant include Canadian professional artists, arts professionals, artistic groups, and arts organizations who self-identify as belonging to an Official Language Minority Community (OLMC). These are groups of people whose maternal or chosen official language is not the majority language in their province or territory.
- Canadian professional artists
- Arts professionals
- Artistic groups
- Arts organizations
Eligible expenses
The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund supports activities that directly contribute to a market access and development strategy for OLMCs. Eligible expenses include market research, participation in cultural trade fairs, professional development, capacity-building services, subtitling, and translation of promotional materials.
- Market research
- Presence at cultural trade fairs and showcases
- Professional development such as residencies and exchanges
- Capacity-building services for Market Access
- Sub- and sur-titling for performing and media arts
- Translation of promotional materials
Eligible projects & activities
The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund supports activities that directly promote market access and development for Canadian artists and arts organizations belonging to OLMCs. Eligible projects include market research, participation in cultural trade fairs, professional development, capacity-building services, sub-titling, and translation of promotional materials.
- Market research (collecting data, market analysis, developing a better comprehension of the target market, developing a plan, etc.)
- Presence at cultural trade fairs, participation in showcases, and other types of travel, including touring
- Professional development such as residencies and exchanges with an emphasis on Market Access
- Capacity-building services such as the development of workshops or online tools for Market Access purposes
- Sub- and sur-titling for performing and media arts
- Translation of promotional materials
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation process considers the following criteria:
- Demonstration of a clear market access and development strategy
- Relevance and impact of the project on OLMCs
- Feasibility and quality of the proposed activities
- Budget coherence and appropriateness
- Diversity of clients, markets, and publics targeted
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
- Step 2: Apply on the portal with your validated profile that self-identifies you as an OLMC and confirms your eligibility to Canada Council programs.
- Step 3: Consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for the grant.
