Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Cooperatives

Sponsorship Program

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Sponsorship Program is designed to foster and promote the development and growth of the local film and video industry participants. It provides funding to individuals, corporations, cooperatives and not-for-profit organizations (including sectoral and service organizations) whose principle activity is in the film and video industry through three distinct programs.

The Promotional Travel Sub-Program provides funds to applicants to assist with travel-related expenses to market their products globally.

The Marketing and Distribution Sub-Program provides funds to assist with marketing-related expenses to market their products or for receptions related to marketing of these products.
The Workshop Assistance Sub-Program provides assistance to develop the local skill base.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be individuals, corporations, cooperatives and not-for-profit organizations (including sectoral and service organizations),
  • have their principal activity in the film and video industry,
  • demonstrate that their primary focus is on the development, production and distribution of film and video products, if corporations, cooperatives or not-for-profit organizations,
  • be at least 51% owned by a resident or residents of Newfoundland and Labrador (a person who has maintained a principal residence in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the date of application to a funding program), if corporations,
  • have been registered or incorporated in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least one year prior to application, if cooperatives or not-for-profit organizations.
  • be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, if individuals,
  • be 18 years old or older or hold post-secondary standing, if individuals,
  • have earned a portion of their income from their film and video activities, if individuals,
  • be recognized as “professional” by their peers, if individuals. 

Application Steps:

1

the application form and the supporting documents,

2

a brief report, expense claims and corresponding receipts on related activities within 30 days of completion of the activity before the disbursement of any funds.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicant must submit:

  •  a completed application form,
  • a written request for funds addressed to Executive Director,
  • detailed budget illustrating expenses and sources of confirmed or anticipated funds and contributions.

​Additional documents if applying for the Promotional Travel Sub-Program:

  • the applicant's Resume,
  • detailed information on the activity,
  • evidence of the invitation to or registration at the event,
  • a travel schedule.

Additional documents if applying for the Marketing and Distribution Sub-Program: ​

  • detailed information on the project,
  • schedule of activities,
  •  a marketing and distribution plan, including objectives.

Additional documents if applying for the Workshop Assistance Sub-Program: 

  • Resume of the resource person(s),
  • detailed information on the courses being offered,
  • curriculum plan for the course, including objectives of skills to be learned,
  • number of potential participants per workshop,
  • fees charged to participants.

Program Contact:

​Sponsorship - Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation

​Sponsorship-Application.docx​​​