Digital Strategy Fund — Market Access Strategy ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Artists (individual practitioners in eligible disciplines) - Artist groups (collectives or collaborative entities) - Arts organizations (nonprofits, societies, or incorporated entities) - Core eligibility requirement: Must identify as belonging to an Official Language Minority Community (OLMC) - English-speaking artists/organizations in Quebec - French-speaking artists/organizations in provinces/territories outside Quebec - Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents (if individual) - Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Business Number (BN) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $60,000 - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no repayment required) - Matching requirement: Typically requires 1:1 cost-sharing (applicant must contribute equal amount, though verify current guidelines) - Funding model: Contribution-based (funds awarded upon approval and project commencement) - Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD) - No ongoing royalties or equity stakes: Grant is a one-time contribution ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Market research and analysis activities - Development of market access strategies and business plans - Digital marketing and online presence development - Website design and e-commerce platform creation - Digital content creation for market promotion - Translation and localization services (to reach OLMC markets) - Marketing materials production and distribution - Professional consulting fees (strategy development, market analysis) - Digital tools and software subscriptions (project-specific) - Training in digital marketing and market access techniques - Travel for market research, networking, or business development (within limits) - Advertising and promotional campaigns (digital and traditional media) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Language requirement: Activities must support arts/culture within the OLMC context (language-specific content or audience focus) - Market access focus: Project must demonstrate clear strategy for entering new markets or expanding audience reach - Eligible art disciplines: Generally includes music, visual arts, performing arts, literature, film/video, and digital media (confirm specific categories