Creative Industries Fund

📋 Eligible Entities - Creative industries businesses operating in Nova Scotia - Sole proprietors and self-employed creative professionals - Partnerships and corporations in design, art, music, and related creative sectors - Businesses demonstrating established or emerging export potential - Organizations with a primary focus on creative industry activities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Funding Structure: Non-repayable grant (recipient must cover minimum 50% of costs) - Maximum Amount: Not specified in program description - Matching Requirement: Minimum 50% cost-sharing by applicant (cash or in-kind contributions) - No loan component: This is a grant, not a loan ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Global market research and competitive analysis - Export marketing and promotional activities - International trade show participation and exhibition costs - Digital platform development for export markets - Product/service adaptation for global audiences - Professional development in export-related skills - International business development travel - Marketing materials and collateral in multiple languages - Technology and tools to support export operations - Branding and positioning for international markets ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Applicant must be based in Nova Scotia - Activity Focus: Projects must demonstrate clear export potential or sustained global competitiveness - Creative Sector Limitation: Eligible industries include design, art, music, and other recognized creative sectors - Cost-Sharing Obligation: Applicant responsible for minimum 50% of all project costs - Export Mandate: Projects must show concrete plans for international market entry or expansion - Accountability: Recipients must track and report on export outcomes and project deliverables - Sustainability: Funded activities should create lasting competitive advantages in global markets