Showcase or Sell Travel Grant - Assessment Criteria

The Showcase or Sell Travel Grant provides support to individuals and businesses to attend markets, industry showcases and pitch events.

The Assessment Criteria was approved on April 1, 2025 for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. Any amendments made after the fact will be posted here:

• No changes to date.

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Phase One: Application Completeness

Applications must meet all Phase One criteria to be deemed complete and move on to the assessment panel for review. These criteria are assessed internally by Creative Saskatchewan staff.

The Budget (yes/no)

A complete budget (using the Creative Saskatchewan budget template) has been uploaded to the application. Budget templates are updated annually, and applicants are encouraged to double check that they are using the most up to date template.

Project Financing (yes/no)

The project financial structure in the project budget template is complete. The applicant has listed pending or confirmed funding sources for the remaining 50%+ of the project budget that Creative Saskatchewan does not support.

Expense Eligibility (yes/no)

The majority of project expenses are eligible according to program guidelines. If ineligible expenses exceed 50% of the total project budget, the whole application will be deemed ineligible.

The Travel Itinerary (yes, no, or not applicable)

If travel is part of the project budget a complete travel itinerary, using the Creative Saskatchewan travel itinerary template, has been uploaded to the application.

Industry-Relevant Resumes, Bios and CVs (yes/no)

An industry-relevant resume, bio and/or CV has been uploaded for the applicant or applicant company. The resume, bio or CV should align with the work they are being hired to do on the project.

Budget Line Support Documentation (yes/no)

Budget line support documentation should be provided for all line items $500 and over. If support documentation has not been provided for more than 50% of line items $500 or more, the application will be deemed ineligible.

Examples of budget line support documentation include:

• Estimates or invoices from vendors and service providers
• A calculated breakdown of applicant or staff labour (#of hours x $rate = total)
• An email, text message, price list, or website screenshot from the vendor or service provider confirming their rate.The applicant has included budget backup for more than 50% of line items over $500.

Phase Two: Application Material Assessment

What are you doing at the event?

• Showcasing – Music, Live Performing Arts
• Pitching – Film & TV, Digital Gaming, Live Performing Arts
• Selling – Craft & Visual Arts (product), Book Publishing (rights)

Description of the event

Describe the market, showcase event or festival/conference.

Description of the product(s) being marketed or showcased

Marketing Strategy

List the tools and strategies you anticipate using to promote your business and/or products. Include activities at each stage (pre-event, during the event and follow-up).

What is your expected return on investment?

For example, expected revenue, professional development or building new business relationships expected to increase traction on social media, reviews, etc.

All criteria are assessed internally by Creative Saskatchewan.