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, 2024 for the 2024-25 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 Backup (yes/no)

The applicant has included budget backup for more than 50% of line items over $500.

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.

Resumes, CVs or bios have been provided for all Saskatchewan travellers (yes, no, or not applicable)

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.

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, Book Publishing

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.