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Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
2 intakes per year
Effort
1-3 hours
Can you get this?
✓Must be incorporated not-for-profit organization
✓Must offer significant benefit to Ontario participants
✓Covers book, magazine, film, TV, interactive digital media sectors
✓Music applications handled separately via Ontario Music Office
✓Project must start within 3 months of deadline
Your real odds
Ontario Creates runs two intake deadlines per year, and each cycle publishes defined priority areas that shape how applications are weighted.
For 2026-27, the stated priorities are AI training, sustainability, accessibility, and mentorship for mid-career professionals from equity-deserving communities, and Ontario Creates publishes these before each cycle so you can read them before you apply.
What it takes
Read the guidelines and confirm your organization and project are eligible1-3 hours
Book a consultation call with the program consultant (recommended for first-time applicants)1-2 weeks lead time
Prepare application, budget template, and timeline action plan and submit via the Online Application Portal2-4 weeks
Worth knowing
Most applicants undersell the alignment work: if your project genuinely touches AI training, accessibility, sustainability, or mid-career mentorship for equity-deserving communities, say so explicitly and early, because the 2026-27 priorities are public and reviewers are looking for them.
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