Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Creative industries

Equity Investment Program (EIP)

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Investment

Description:

The Equity Investment Program (EIP) provides production assistance in the form of Equity Investment to eligible producers for the financing of productions.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a maximum contribution of 20% of the overall costs of the project. The NLFDC’s investment is recoupable.

Equity investment will normally be subject to the following maximums:

  1. $250,000 for dramatic series and for theatrical feature film, television feature length move (MOW),
  2. $150,000 for documentary (single or series), children’s, other. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be incorporated Newfoundland and Labrador film and video production companies,
  • demonstrate that their primary focus is on the development, production and distribution of film and video products,
  • 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).

Application Steps:

1

submit an application form,

2

wait for the project to be assessed and to receive a notification of NLFDC decision.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicant must submit:

  1. 1
    a completed application form,
  2. 2
    Certification and Articles of Incorporation,
  3. 3
    shareholder information,
  4. 4
    financial statements,
  5. 5
    a Project synopsis,
  6. 6
    Project intentions,
  7. 7
    Shooting schedule,
  8. 8
    Production staff and area of residence,
  9. 9
    Treatment, outline, or screenplay,
  10. 10
    Original literary property,
  11. 11
    Original literary property agreement, 
  1. 12
    Writing agreement(s),
  2. 13
    Broadcast license and/or distribution agreement,
  3. 14
    Marketing and distribution plan,
  4. 15
    Letters of commitment,
  5. 16
    Detailed production budget,
  6. 17
    Final script,
  7. 18
    Cast and crew listing,
  8. 19
    Principal performers listing,
  9. 20
    the Key components of the project,
  10. 21
    detailed production budget,
  11. 22
    Recoupment schedule.  

Program Contact:

Equity - Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation

Dev-Eq-form.doc

Equity Investment Program (EIP) – Development Program

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Loan

Description:

The Development Program element provides incorporated Newfoundland and Labrador film and video production companies a loan to support the essential process of development which takes an idea through the stages of research, writing, market analysis and costing.
Development funding is available in two phases for non-series projects as follows: Phase One for conception and development of first draft script and Phase Two for shooting script and production development.

Comments on Funding:

Phase One funding is normally up to a maximum of $15,000, up to 33% of the budget.
Phase Two funding is normally up to a maximum of $20,000, up to 33% of the budget.
A producer may apply for Phase Two development without having received Phase One development.
For series projects, the full $35,000 of funding may be accessed in one stage. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be incorporated Newfoundland and Labrador film and video production companies,
  • demonstrate that their primary focus is on the development, production and distribution of film and video products,
  • 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).

Application Steps:

1

submit an application form,

2

wait for the project to be assessed and to receive a notification of NLFDC decision.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicant must submit:

  1. 1
    a completed application form,
  2. 2
    Certification and Articles of Incorporation,
  3. 3
    shareholder information,
  4. 4
    financial statements,
  5. 5
    a Project synopsis,
  6. 6
    Project intentions,
  7. 7
    a Project schedule,
  8. 8
    Production staff and area of residence, 
  1. 9
    Treatment, outline, or screenplay,
  2. 10
    Original literary property,
  3. 11
    Original literary property agreement,
  4. 12
    Writing agreement(s),
  5. 13
    Broadcast license and/or distribution agreement,
  6. 14
    Marketing and distribution plan,
  7. 15
    Letters of commitment for financing,
  8. 16
    Detailed development budget.

Program Contact:

Development - Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation

Dev-Eq-form.doc

Sponsorship Program

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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.

Comments on Funding:

Funding for Travel Sponsorships is a 50% reimbursement up to a maximum of $2,000.
Funding is up to $2,000 for Professional Learning Sponsorships.

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

Applicant must submit the application form and the supporting documents,

2

Applicant must submit 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

Access Support – Supplement

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Amount:

$2,500.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Access Support is a supplement to a project grant that funds individual applicants who self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness, as well as groups and organizations who want to increase the accessibility to their presentation/ production for audience and/or participants. This supplementary grant provides a contribution towards costs for specific services and supports required to carry out a project funded by Arts NS. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $1,000 for individuals and up to $2,500 for groups/organizations.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be individuals who self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness, and are eligible to Arts NS programs,
  • be groups and organizations eligible to Arts NS programs,
  • apply for a successful associated project grant.

Application Steps:

1

Applications must be delivered with associated project grant.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

The Access Support request must be submitted with the associated project application. To receive this supplementary grant, the associated project grant must first be successful.

The Arts Equity Funding Initiative and the Mi’kmaq Arts Program have separate procedures for Access Support funds. 

The applicable deadlines are those for the specific program.
Arts Nova Scotia acknowledges Support4Culture for funding this program.

Program Contact:

Access Support - Supplement

Short Form Digital Series Fiction and Non-Fiction

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Amount:

$200,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Short-Form Digital Series Program is a selective program that supports Canadian, independent producer/creators by funding premium, original series for online distribution, specifically the production of fiction (drama, comedy, and children’s and youth programming) and non-fiction (documentary and lifestyle/factual programming).

Comments on Funding:

Funding is available as a non-repayable grant of 75% of the costs of production up to a maximum of $150,000. If series is Board approved for financing, an additional amount, up to a maximum of $50,000, can be requested for the cost of implementing the Audience Development Plan. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

September 26, 2022
2023 deadlines to be announced 

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be a for-profit company (a taxable Canadian corporation within the meaning of Canada’s Income Tax Act) carrying on business in Canada, with a Canadian business address, owned and controlled by Canadians, whose business is the production of film, video or live programs for distribution.
  • be incorporated, if the application is successful (incorporation is not required at the time of application).
  • produce a content that:
  • is compliant with all standards and policies applicable to broadcasting and to intellectual property laws and will not infringe upon any public or private rights and will not otherwise contravene any civil and criminal laws in effect in Canada,
  • is closed captioned and have described video,
  • achieve a minimum of 6 out of 10 Canadian certification points under CRTC or be certified, by Telefilm, as an official Canadian treaty co-production or be certified as per the CRTC’s requirements as a co-venture;
  • produce series with a minimum episode length of 5 minutes and a maximum length of 20 minutes per episode and a minimum of 6 episodes;
  • meet the following conditions:
  • the platform must be acceptable to bell fund and the appropriate agreement must be in place;
  • the request for production financing from bell fund must not exceed 75% of the series budget;
  • principal photography must not start prior to the bell fund deadline;
  • at time of application all rights and underlying rights are owned, optioned or controlled sufficiently to produce and exploit the program throughout the world; 
  • first-time applicants must attend an application clinic;
  • applicants applying for a series that received slate development financing must complete and deliver the development prior to applying;
  • all associated documents (including all sources of confirmed financing) must be signed and dated by appropriate parties.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

attend an application clinic, if they are first time applicants

2

go to online application portal: application.bellfund.ca and create an account,

3

submit the application.

4

complete the 'Bell Fund’s Online Self-Identification Questionnaire' within 7 days of receipt of the email invitation.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    The application form,
  2. 2
    The Audience Development Preliminary Plan,
  3. 3
    The Digital Platform Pre-Approval Form,
  4. 4
    Project details form,
  5. 5
    Proof that Copyright of Project is owned, optioned or controlled by applicant (producer),
  6. 6
    License Agreement or meaningful commitment letter from a digital platform owned, controlled and operated by a Canadian, licensed programming undertaking including operating as a Hybrid VOD service (CraveTV, Club Illico),
  7. 7
    Licence agreement or meaningful commitment letter from a digital platform that features Entertainment Programming and is accessible to Canadians.
  1. 8
    Proof of other financing, if applicable,
  2. 9
    List of pending applications to other funders, if applicable.
  3. 10
    The budget,
  4. 11
    Transactions by All Parties, 
  5. 12
    Content (series treatment + 1- 2 scripts for Fiction/series treatment + 1 episodic outline for nonfiction),
  6. 13
    Production Schedule,
  7. 14
    Credits of Applicant Company,
  8. 15
    Key Personnel List + CVs,
  9. 16
    Self Identification Form,
  10. 17
    Co-Production Agreement, if applicable,
  11. 18
    Service Agreement, if applicable,
  12. 19
    Additional documents, if applicable.
  13. 20
    Additional Letters of Support (eg. letter of support from mentor, if applicable).

Other Things to Note:

Guidelines – August, 2022

Program Contact:

Short-Form-Digital-Series_Guidelines_September-2021.pdf

Short-Form Digital Series - Bell Fund

How to Apply for Funding