Creative Export Canada

Creative Export Canada is a Government of Canada grant program that provides visibility and funding to help Canadian creative works achieve financial success in international markets. The program supports projects that generate export revenues and is divided into two streams: the Export-Ready Stream and the Export Development Stream. It aims to increase exposure of Canadian creative works abroad and to support both export-ready projects and new or early-stage exporters. The program's annual funding envelope is stated as $14 million.

Project funding and increased international visibility to help generate export revenues for Canadian creative works.

Canadian creative industries and organizations involved in the creation and export of Canadian cultural/creative works.

Applications are submitted during announced application periods for project expense periods; next application period (for projects starting 2027-04-01) will be announced in fall 2026. Contact the program by email for inquiries.