Export-Ready Stream — Creative Export Canada

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. They have been updated to reflect the following changes:

  • Project expenses must start between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025
  • Funding may be requested for projects spanning up to 24 months but ending no later than March 31, 2026

The program will host webinars to provide tips on submitting your application to the ERS. Webinars will take place:

  • in French: April 30, 2024, at 1:30 pm (ET)
  • in English: May 7, 2024, at 1:30 pm (ET)

To register, please send an email to creativeexportcanada-exportationcreativecanada@pch.gc.ca.

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 one full-time employee (to be paid a salary)

You can submit only one application per deadline, including entities or subsidiaries of a parent company.

Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the Application Guidelines.

Application deadline

The application deadline is May 29, 2024 for projects with expenses starting between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

To stay abreast of the latest news, please visit this page frequently. You can also ask that we add your contact information to our distribution list by sending an email to creativeexportcanada-exportationcreativecanada@pch.gc.ca.

How to apply

Contact us

Creative Export Canada program
Department of Canadian Heritage
25 Eddy St, 8th Floor
Gatineau QC J8X 4B5

Email

creativeexportcanada-exportationcreativecanada@pch.gc.ca

Please note that we will respond to you within two business days.

Telephone
819-997-0055
1-866-811-0055 (toll-free)
TTY

1-888-997-3123 (toll-free)

Agents are available to answer your questions, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Eastern time)

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