Business Improvement Grant

• Please note that the budget templates in our Grant Management System are updated every year. Do not re-use templates from a previous application. If you are unsure, please contact a Program Advisor.
• Additional examples of Ineligible Projects and Expenses have been added to the guidelines, specifically:
  • Start-up costs. Start-up costs are the initial expenses incurred by an organization to establish and begin operations, including but not limited to, costs for equipment, legal fees, and initial marketing. See the Business Services webpage for resources for business start-ups and incubators.
• Wording under Required Acknowledgements has been updated:
  • Successful recipients of a Business Improvement Grant must include Creative Saskatchewan’s logo on all promotional materials.
  • Successful recipients will acknowledge receipt of the grant on their professional social media platforms.
• Please note that the General Guidelines have been updated for 2025-26.
• Please note that Assessment Criteria are updated every year, be sure to review the revised Assessment Criteria for this program here.

• 80% of your grant is paid when the application is approved. The remaining 20% of your grant is paid after the project is complete and your final report has been approved.
• Don’t forget to acknowledge the support you’ve received from Creative Saskatchewan by following our guide here.

Anytime! Applicants do not need to wait until one grant is completed before starting another application. 

Yes! Applicants do not need to wait until one grant is completed before starting another application. 

The time it takes to fill out a strong application varies from person to person and often depends on project complexity or the amount of detail included.

For this reason, we strongly encourage applicants to apply well in advance of the program deadline. Allow yourself time to:

• Read the General Guidelines and the Guidelines specific to the program that you’re applying for.
• Book a consultation with a Program Advisor if you need any support or have a draft ready for review
• Make any necessary edits and conduct a final proof
• Submit your final application

Anytime! Applicants do not need to wait until one grant is completed before starting another application. 

Yes! Applicants do not need to wait until one grant is completed before starting another application. 

The time it takes to fill out a strong application varies from person to person and often depends on project complexity or the amount of detail included.

For this reason, we strongly encourage applicants to apply well in advance of the program deadline. Allow yourself time to:

• Read the General Guidelines and the Guidelines specific to the program that you’re applying for.
• Book a consultation with a Program Advisor if you need any support or have a draft ready for review
• Make any necessary edits and conduct a final proof
• Submit your final application

We just need to know your key milestones and deliverables here – details can be fleshed out in the project plan section of your application! 

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