Creative Export Canada program | Export Development Stream

“Canadian Heritage”

$90,000.00

Maximum Eligible Amount

Government Grant

Fund Type

The Export Development Stream (EDS) of the Creative Export Canada program offers funding for new and early-stage exporters to build capacity and expand into international markets. The EDS also offers funding for seasoned exporters to expand into new international markets and build business networks.

Objectives and expected results for Creative Export Canada

Creative Export Canada offers funding for projects that forecast generating export revenues and help Canadian creative industries reach more people around the world.

Ultimately, the program aims to increase export profitability for Canada’s creative industries.

Objectives and expected results for the Export Development Stream

The Export Development Stream of the program enables companies and organizations in the creative industries with little to no experience in export to expand their sales into international markets. It also enables seasoned exporters to enter international markets where they currently have little to no sales and to develop new or existing international

Limits of government assistance

To ensure the success of your project, you are required to have other funding sources. This may include contributions from your company/organization, the private sector (including a loan from a financial institution, such as the Business Development Bank of Canada) or other levels of government. Proof of support and partnerships are required.

The total financial assistance received from Creative Export Canada – Export Development Stream and other levels of government (federal, provincial, territorial and municipal) cannot exceed 75% of the same, eligible project-related costs. The program can fund up to $90,000 per fiscal year, and you can submit only one application per deadline.

Projects eligible for funding from other programs that fund the same activities must list the requested amount from these programs in their project budget and specify whether they are forecasted or confirmed.