Ontario Creates — Global Market Development Fund
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Up to $15,000 for Ontario screen, interactive and publishing companies to pursue international growth through targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events, capped at 50% of eligible costs. Offered as one program with a separate deadline and guidelines document per sector (interactive digital media, film & television, book, magazine, music).
Eligibility Requirements
- Ontario-based company
- Canadian-owned
- Private sector, for-profit company
- Incorporated in Ontario or federally for at least one year prior to application
- Has been in operation in Ontario for at least one year
- In good standing with Ontario Creates at time of application submission
- Applies under the sector stream matching the majority of its revenue and project slate (interactive digital media, film & television, book, magazine or music)
- Activities are targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events, drawn from the Pre-Approved Activities list
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $15,000, capped at 50% of total eligible costs for all activities.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- 2026-27 round CLOSED. Sector deadlines were: Interactive April 27, 2026 · Book May 1, 2026 · Film & Television May 5, 2026 (all 5:00 PM ET). Watch for the 2027-28 round.
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How to Win
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Insider TipEnsure your activities are pre-approved and that benchmarks for travel and accommodation are met; confirm good standing with Ontario Creates before applying.
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Deadline Notes
One annual round per sector, each with its own deadline and guidelines document. 2026-27 (all now passed): Interactive April 27, 2026 · Book May 1, 2026 · Film & Television May 5, 2026, all 5:00 PM ET. Funded activities must take place between August 1, 2026 and August 31, 2027. Decisions are communicated within fourteen weeks of the deadline. Register for the Ontario Creates newsletter to be notified when the next round opens.
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