Creative Saskatchewan Investment Programs

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: Film & TV, Music, Book Publishing, Craft & Visual Arts, Digital Game Development, Live Performing Arts, creative industries

Region: Saskatchewan

Demographics: ages 4 to 19 years (Creative Kids), demonstrate financial need (Creative Kids), First Nation, Tribal Council, Métis Local, or Municipality, First Nations and Métis cultural traditions, Indigenous and minority communities, youth in the North

Other Criteria: Applicant is an entrepreneur: primary project purpose is commercial intent and business growth beyond current status, project demonstrates market potential, viability, demand, and economic benefit to Saskatchewan., Applicant is a cultural non-profit: registered in good standing with Saskatchewan’s Information Services Corporation for at least one year, has a primarily cultural mandate or demonstrates significant engagement in cultural activity, in good standing with Sask Lotteries Community Grant program. Unincorporated groups (for Small Grant Accessibility) must have a Canadian bank account in the organization’s name., Applicant is a professional artist: created recognized work over time, work presented to an audience in a typical manner for art tradition, developed skills acceptable for art tradition, recognized as a peer by other professionals in the same tradition, received compensation consistent with other professionals, project is primarily artistic in nature., Film & TV projects: Production and development of feature films and television series with a market trigger in place., Live Performing Arts projects: Ready to be staged for a paying audience to expand commercial potential., Digital Game Development projects: Create digital games and gamified e-learning projects with commercial potential., Craft & Visual Arts projects: Producing craft and visual art with commercial intent., Music Tour Support projects: Commercially viable touring opportunities for Saskatchewan musicians touring in Canada and abroad., Showcase or Sell Travel projects: To attend markets, industry showcases and pitch events., Marketing projects: To improve visibility and generate sales.