Creative Industries Fund
Creative businesses can apply for funding from the Creative Industries Fund to help increase sales and grow the presence of Nova Scotia’s cultural products outside the province.
Offered by Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Amount
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000 to $30,000 for each project
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Who can apply
Creative businesses can apply for funding if the business is registered and in good standing with Registry of Joint Stock Companies, a sole proprietorship with a GST/HST number or federally registered under the Corporations Act.
Creative businesses also need to be in 1 of the following sectors:
- fashion and design
- production and fine craft
- published works
- performing arts
- music
- screen
- visual arts and applied arts
Not eligible:
Creative businesses that are ineligible for funding (and can’t apply) include
non-profits and service organizations
businesses working on digital gaming and animation
About the funding
The Creative Industries Fund may fund up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000 to $30,000 for each project. The applicant needs to fund the balance of the costs.
Eligible project costs and activities include:
- business, strategic and marketing plans focused on export development
- digital and traditional marketing campaigns for national or international audiences
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- market intelligence, research and lead generation for new markets outside of the province
- branding or rebranding for international markets
- e-commerce strategies and improving e-commerce systems that support sales outside of Nova Scotia
- travel to attend trade shows, showcases and other activities that directly support export growth
- touring for performing arts companies
- screen travel to major markets (some restrictions apply)
- touring for musician clients (some restrictions apply)
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|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Nova Scotia: Grants to Organizations and Groups | Grant | Create and Present, $20,000 max per deadline | Open |
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