Canada Sector Grants

Creative Industries Business Grants

The UK's creative industries are supported by a range of grant programmes from Arts Council England, Screen industries, and regional creative economy initiatives. These support everything from individual artists to major production companies.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Screen Industries

Film, TV, and games production benefit from dedicated funding including BFI support, Screen Scotland, and Creative Wales. Tax reliefs complement grant funding for production projects.

Arts Council Support

Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, and Arts Council of Wales provide funding for arts organisations, cultural projects, and creative businesses across the UK.

Creative Enterprise

Regional creative industry programmes support design agencies, music businesses, publishing, and advertising companies with growth and innovation funding.

Canadian Creative & Heritage Grants

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Government of Ontario

Summer Company

Offers start-up money to kick off a new summer business, as well as advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running

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All SectorsStartup Support
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Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur Canada

Provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39

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All SectorsStartup Support
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Futurpreneur

Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada

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All SectorsStartup Support
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Waubetek

Waubetek

Provides a variety of programs and services for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs, First Nation Communities, Aboriginal Organizations through Aboriginal commercial financing and economic development initiatives that help build community capacity and Aboriginal prosperity

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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Digital Main Street

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (R.A.I.S.E.)

A program focused on assisting Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs to start and scale their business

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Offers a variety of services to support Aboriginal business and economic development, including financing, business support, community planning, and workshops and bookkeeping training

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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Futurpreneur

Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program

Provides start-up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada

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All SectorsStartup Support
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Government of Ontario

Aboriginal Participation Fund

Helps support Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in economic development activities associated with mineral exploration and development

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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Government of Canada and Government of Ontario

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

Provides direct financial support to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Government of Canada

Adopt Digital Tools for Your Business

Apply for a grant to adopt digital tools for your business

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All SectorsDigital & Technology
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Government of Ontario

Digital Main Street

Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario

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All SectorsDigital & Technology
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Government of Ontario

Starter Company Plus

Apply for training, mentoring and a grant through Starter Company Plus

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All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian creative & heritage grants