The Business Improvement Grant supports projects that focus on professional development, increasing workforce capacity, and improving business efficiencies through technology infrastructure updates which result in growth, market expansion and improved profitability.
Examples include:
Opening date: May 9, 2024
Deadline: July 17, 2024
Opening date: May 9, 2024
Deadline: September 4, 2024
Opening date: May 9, 2024
Deadline: November 27, 2024
Based on industry consultation with local producers and SMPIA, it was determined that these funds would provide more benefit to the industry if they were shifted to support Film & Television Development instead. As funding becomes available throughout our fiscal year we may reconsider offering an intake of this grant.
Opening date: May 9, 2024
Deadline: January 8, 2025
Opening date: May 9, 2024
Deadline 1: September 18, 2024
Deadline 2: January 15, 2025
All deadlines close at 4:00 PM Saskatchewan time. If a deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM the following business day.
Application processing time: Applicants can expect to receive results within 10 weeks from the deadline date.
Results will be delivered via e-mail and will be available in GMS
Approved projects will be funded up to 50% of the approved project budget to a maximum of $15,000 per applicant per fiscal year (whichever is the lesser).
Please note that in 2022-23, this program had an approval rate of 60% (three out of five applications were approved).
Applicants from all creative sectors supported by Creative Saskatchewan are eligible to apply for this grant.
Business Improvement Guidelines
Please note that if ineligible expenses (outlined in the Guidelines above) exceed 50% of the project budget, the application will be deemed ineligible.
Activities that receive funding from SK Arts or SaskCulture are not eligible for support through Creative Saskatchewan investment programs.
You’ll be asked these questions as part of the online Grant Management System application process, pay close attention to the maximum number of points available!
Tip – Make a strong case for how the activity you’d like to pursue will help your business grow.
Tip – Include a detailed timeline of what you’ll be doing, and when.
Tip – Back up your proposed budget with quotes from vendors.
Tip – Explain why now is the right time to do this.
Tip – Spell-out your business’ short-term and long-term goals.
Tip – Grant writing webinars are available on our YouTube channel
Book a consult Our Program Team is happy to walk you through eligibility criteria, tips for success, and best practices.
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