TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. General Funding for Arts
3. Film and Television
4. Music
5. Publishing
6. Media
7. Festivals

1. Introduction

Although a grant or subsidy is only available for specific situations or industries, there are a number of government financing options available for Ontario entrepreneurs. The Financing for Starting a Business Info-Guide and the Financing for Established Businesses Info-Guide will provide you a useful overview of these financing options.

2. General Funding for Arts

Canada Council for the Arts

The Canada Council for the Arts is a national arm's length agency created in 1957 to "foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts." To fulfill this mandate, the Canada Council provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.

For further information:
call 1-800-263-5588
see the website: Canada Council for the Arts
see the document: Canada Council for the Arts - Grants

Canada Cultural Investment Fund

The Canada Cultural Investment Fund (formerly the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program) supports arts and heritage organizations in adopting measures to improve their financial stability and to develop modern management practices.

For further information:
call 1-866-811-0055
visit the website: Canada Cultural Investment Fund

3. Film and Television

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit

The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit is a fully refundable tax credit for films and videos produced and owned by Canadian corporations.

For further information:
call 1-888-433-2200
visit the website: Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit

Canada Feature Film Fund

The overall goal of the Canada Feature Film Fund (CFFF) is to increase Canadian audiences in theatres for Canadian feature films, aiming to capture 5% of the domestic box office by 2006. In meeting this goal, the Department of Canadian Heritage expects that more than a proportional increase will occur in the English-language market.

For further information:
visit the website: Canada Feature Film Fund

4. Music

Canada Music Fund

The Canada Music Fund seeks to strengthen the Canadian sound recording industry from creator to audience. Various programs financially support the different activities of the industry and help strengthen its position.

For further information:
call 1-866-811-0055
visit the website: Canada Music Fund

MUSICACTION

MUSICACTION is a non-profit organization which provides financial support to the independent Canadian Francophone sound recording industry.

For further information:
call 1-800-861-5561
visit the website: MUSICACTION (French only)
see the document: MUSICACTION

5. Publishing

Canada Book Fund

The principal objective of the Canada Book Fund (formerly known as the Book Publishing Industry Development Program) is to ensure access to a diverse range of Canadian-authored books in Canada and abroad. The program has two main supports: Support for Publishers, Support for Organizations and Associations

For further information:
call 1-866-811-0055
visit the website: Canada Book Fund

Canada Periodical Fund

The Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) provides financial assistance to the Canadian magazine and non-daily newspaper industries. The fund has three components: Aid to Publishers, Business Innovation, and Collective Initiatives

For further information:
call 1-800-641-9221
visit the website: Canada Periodical Fund

6. Media

Development Information Program (DIP)

DIP provides financial support to mass media development and educational initiatives development aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of international development and international cooperation.

For further information:
call 1-800-230-6349
visit the website: Development Information Program

7. Festivals

Festivals Performance Program / Skills and Screens Program

The Festivals Performance Program offers funding support to feature film festivals with attendance figures of 100 000 and above. The Skills and Screens Program is aimed at festivals and at professional development activities.

For further information:
visit the website: Festivals Performance Program / Skills and Screens Program

Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP)

Funding under the MTEP is available to support costs associated with new activities, programs or experiences that enhance a tourism event. A marquee event is defined as an annually recurring world-class event that is well established and has a long-standing tradition of programming and management excellence.

Please check the MTEP website for current deadlines.

For further information:
call 613-954-3588
visit the website: Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP)

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

The Canada Arts Presentation Fund supports arts festivals and other artistic events.

For further information:
call 416-954-0395
visit the website: Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Related Reading

• Non-Financial Support - Science and Technology
• Financial Support - Science and Technology
• Grants, Subsidies and Contributions Info-Guide
• Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Agriculture
• Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Employers
• Grants, Subsidies and Contributions - Science and Technology
• Business Guides

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DISCLAIMERS

Information contained in this document is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific situation. Users concerned about the reliability of the information should consult directly with the source, or seek legal counsel.

Some of the organizations listed above are not subject to the federal Official Languages Act or the French Language Services Act of Ontario. Their services may not be available in both official languages.