📋 Eligible Entities - Saskatchewan-based businesses and self-employed individuals in creative industries - Non-profit organizations and cultural institutions - Sole proprietors and partnerships with Saskatchewan operations - Indigenous artists and creative enterprises - Small to medium-sized creative companies (primary focus) - Must demonstrate Saskatchewan residency or registered business address in the province ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amounts vary by program stream and project scope - Non-repayable grants (funding does not require repayment) - Matching contributions typically required from applicant or co-funders (percentage varies by program) - Funding covers a percentage of eligible project costs (commonly 25-50% of total project budget) - Multiple funding streams available with different grant sizes for different creative sectors - Specific dollar limits depend on the targeted Creative Saskatchewan Investment Program stream ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Product Development: New creative works, publications, recordings, or productions - Research & Development: Market research, feasibility studies, concept development - Marketing & Promotion: Advertising campaigns, promotional materials, brand development - Export Development: International marketing, trade show participation, distribution expansion - Production Costs: Equipment, materials, labor for creating new works - Professional Services: Consulting, design, technical expertise related to projects - Publishing: Editing, design, printing, and distribution of books and publications - Digital Projects: Interactive media, software, online platforms, streaming content - Training & Skills Development: Professional development directly tied to project execution ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Saskatchewan Residency/Operation Required: Primary business operations must be in Saskatchewan - Project Timeline: Clear start and completion dates must be established - Matching Funds: Applicants must secure and document co-funding commitments - Reporting Obligations: Progress reports and financial reporting required throughout project - Accountability Measures: Recipients must document outcomes and provide final project reports - Intellectual Property: Grant may include conditions regarding ownership and commercialization rights - Eligible Creative Sectors: Projects must fall within approved categories (publishing, visual arts, music, screen media, performing arts, digital
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