Industry Development Program
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program provides support to Ontario’s established trade and event organizations to offer initiatives, events and activities with long-term impacts on growth and sustainability in the book, magazine, film, television, and interactive digital media sectors.
Comments on Funding:
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. incorporated, not-for-profit Ontario or national organizations offering
significant benefit to Ontario participants. At least 60% of a national organization’s
membership must be Ontario-based;
2. recognized as a trade or event organization that serves the
interests of one or more of the book, magazine, film, television or interactive digital media sectors. Music industry applicants are directed to the Ontario Music Investment Fund, Music Industry Initiatives program; and
3. established organizations in operation for at least one full year.
Application Steps:
Applications must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP). Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Profile of applicant organization including:
a. Overview of general business activities, short/long-term goals;
b. Profile and capabilities of key personnel;
c. Demonstration of diversity among senior leaderships and employees;
d. Explanation of company policies and/or activities that support diversity, equity
and inclusion;
e. Track record delivering the same or similar projects.
2. Detailed description of project including:
a. Objectives;
b. Targeted participants including equity-deserving communities;
c. Outreach and marketing strategy;
d. Risks and challenges;
e. Alignment with IDP objectives;
f. Relevance to Ontario Creates stakeholders;
g. Timeline/Action Plan with Key Milestones;
h. Expected results;
i. Research to support the activity.
3. Schedule with milestones and resources;
4. Budget and Financing Template (including evidence of confirmed financing and
information demonstrating likelihood of receiving unconfirmed financing;
5. Articles of Incorporation for the applicant company (where applicable);
6. Financial Statements for the two most recently completed fiscal years (please see
Program Policies for more details);
7. Documentation that confirms secured financing, such as bank statements, letters
from funding bodies confirming funding.
Other Things to Note:
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Maurice
