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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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Atlantic innovation funding

Funding for the development of innovative products and services in Atlantic Canada

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Global Affairs Canada

Canadian International Innovation Program

Global innovation funding, accelerated access to global markets and on-the-ground support for international R&D

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovation funding for institutions

Funding for infrastructure projects focused on cyberinfrastructure, collaboration and innovation

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Canada Revenue Agency

Tax credits for research and development

Tax credits for scientific research and experimental development

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Ministry of Energy and Mines

Indigenous Participation Fund

The Indigenous Participation Fund (IPF) provides funding to improve the capacity of Indigenous communities to participate in consultation related to mineral exploration and mine development, and economic opportunities associated with the minerals sector.

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Global Innovation Clusters

Support for AI adoption, scale-up and commercialization, as well as other resources.

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Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a government-wide initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports women entrepreneurs through organizations offering funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities.

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Black Entrepreneurship Program

The Black Entrepreneurship Program is a government-wide initiative to support Black entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black-led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship to help with business growth.

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All SectorsStartup Support
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CGLCC

2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Targeted support for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada to start, scale and sustain a business.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada is a program that supports the development of innovative solutions to challenges faced by the federal government. Funding to develop new innovations and test cutting-edge prototypes in real-life settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian creative & heritage grants