Strategic Funds and Initiatives — Market Access Strategy
- Open continuously
Overview
The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund provides up to $60,000 to support Canadian artists and organizations from OLMCs in enhancing their market access through activities such as market research, participation in trade fairs, and professional development. Eligible initiatives include translation of promotional materials, sub- and sur-titling for arts, and capacity-building services aimed at cultivating market accessibility.
At a glance
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- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Canada
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
- All structures
- National
- International
Next steps
Activities funded
This fund supports activities that enhance market accessibility and foster development for artists and organizations within Official Language Minority Communities. Eligible projects focus on market research, cultural presence, and capacity-building.
- Conducting market research to gather data and analyze target markets.
- Participation in cultural trade fairs and showcases, including travel and touring activities.
- Engaging in professional development opportunities such as residencies and exchanges focused on market access.
- Creating workshops or online tools to build capacity for market engagement.
- Utilizing sub- and sur-titling services for performing and media arts.
- Translating promotional materials to enhance visibility in new markets.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund is specifically designed for Canadian professional artists, arts professionals, artistic groups, and arts organizations who self-identify as belonging to an OLMC. This includes individuals or entities whose maternal or chosen official language is not the majority language in their province or territory, such as Anglophones in Quebec and Francophones outside of Quebec. Applicants must self-identify in the Canada Council's portal as an OLMC and be eligible for Canada Council programs to qualify for this funding.
Who is not eligible
While the grant is aimed at supporting eligible applicants within Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs), certain types of companies or industries may not qualify. This focus ensures that assistance targets those aligning with the overall objectives of the Market Access Strategy.
- Companies that do not identify as part of an Official Language Minority Community as outlined by the grant.
- Organizations that have already received funding for similar activities in the same markets.
- Entities whose activities began before the project start date and are seeking retroactive funding.
- Applicants who are seeking funding for recurring activities rather than unique, strategic market access initiatives.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers direct costs related to the activities that support a market access and development strategy.
- Market research, including data collection, market analysis, and plan development.
- Participation expenses at cultural trade fairs, showcases, and touring.
- Professional development such as residencies and exchanges emphasizing market access.
- Capacity-building services like the development of workshops or online tools for market access.
- Sub- and sur-titling for performing and media arts.
- Translation of promotional materials.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is open to individuals and groups identifying as belonging to Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) within Canada. It is intended to enhance market access for these communities through strategic initiatives.
- Anglophones residing in Quebec.
- Francophones residing outside of Quebec in Canada.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant information for this grant:
- Successful applicants must submit a final report three months after project completion, detailing the outcomes and impacts of the funded activities.
- To receive grant funding, applicants will be required to complete a Grant Acceptance Form as a preliminary step.
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