Creative Export Canada program | Export-Ready Stream
“Canadian Heritage”
The funder does not disclose this information
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
The Export-Ready Stream (ERS) of the Creative Export Canada program offers funding for export-ready projects that generate 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.
The Stream is highly competitive, therefore only a limited number of projects are funded each year.
It is strongly recommended that you read the entire Application Guidelines before beginning the application process. They have been updated to reflect the following changes:
- Project expenses must start between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024
- Funding may be requested for projects spanning up to 24 months but ending no later than March 31, 2025
- Projects that fall under the new creative industry of artistic craft are now eligible for funding
- Evaluation criteria now include the empowerment and/or promotion of the creative works of Indigenous communities and/or equity-deserving community members, as well as support provided to promote environmental sustainability practices
The Export-Ready Stream (ERS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program offers funding through contributions (not loans) for export-ready projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian creative industries reach more people around the world.
Ultimately, the program aims to increase the export profitability for Canada’s creative industries.
The Stream is highly competitive, therefore only a limited number of projects are funded each year.
It is strongly recommended that you read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before beginning the application process.
Who can apply
To be eligible for funding, a company/organization must meet all of the following requirements:
- be incorporated under the laws of Canada, a province or a territory
- be a for-profit company or not-for-profit organization
- be Canadian-owned and -controlled
- have a maximum of $500 million in annual revenues
- have a minimum of 1 full-time employee (to be paid a salary and works a minimum of 30 hours a week)
You can submit only 1 application per deadline, including entities or subsidiaries of a parent company.
Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the Application Guidelines.
Application deadline
The period for submitting a funding application for projects with expenses occurring between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, is now closed.
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