Creative Industries Fund
The Creative Industries Fund invests in Nova Scotia registered cultural businesses that are focused on global exporting and supports not-for-profits and social enterprises focused on development of the culture sector outside of Nova Scotia.
Eligibility
Eligible creative industries include, but are not limited to, Fashion/Design, Film and TV, Music, Performing Arts, Production and Fine Craft, Visual Art and Applied Arts, and Publishing.
Companies/enterprises MUST be registered with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks Company.
Fund Intent and objectives
Your proposal must demonstrate how your project will achieve the following objectives:
- Furthers the objectives of Nova Scotia’s Culture Action Plan: Creativity and Community
- Increases your capacity to export
- Increases your export sales and revenue growth
- Expands your global markets and audiences
- Fosters industry growth of Nova Scotia creative sector outside of Nova Scotia
Funding allocation
Up to 50% of eligible costs.
How to apply
Submit your application at least 6 weeks before the start date of the proposed activity.
Before you submit an application, you must contact the funding officer to discuss the proposed project and the application requirements.
Submit applications by email: creativeindustries@novascotia.ca
Contact information
Mickey Quase
Senior Creative Industries Advisor
mickey.quase@novascotia.ca
(902) 424-3701 t
(902) 424-0710 f
(902) 424-0710 fax
Susan Jeffries
Development Officer
Susan.jeffries@novascotia.ca
(902) 424-2873 t
(902) 424-0710 f
(902) 424-0710 fax
1741 Brunswick St., 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 456, STN Central
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3J 2R5