Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund
Deadlines: Prequalification - Wednesday, September 15, 2010 by 5:00pm
Applications - Wednesday, September 29, 2010 by 5:00pm
The Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund (the Partnerships Fund) is a program of the Ministry of Culture and is co-administered by the Ontario Media Development Corporation. The Fund assists Ontario’s Entertainment and Creative Cluster stakeholders in the commercial theatre, film and television, interactive digital media, music, book and magazine industries by supporting strategic partnerships that develop fresh approaches and solutions to the priorities and needs of the cluster.
Full eligibility requirements and guidelines are outlined in the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund Guidelines.
New this cycle:
Guidelines and eligibility requirements are the same as last year with the exception that:
- Applications must be submitted via the OMDC Online Application Portal (OAP).
Online Application Portal (OAP) re: Application Submissions:
- As indicated above, all applications must be submitted via the OMDC Online Application Portal (OAP) system. Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
- As this is a new application process all applicants are strongly encouraged to commence their applications early to allow for enough time should technical difficulties arise and/or assistance be required.
- Prior to commencing an application, your Company’s corporate information must be registered. If this has not already been done, you should register as soon as possible by going to: https://apply.omdc.on.ca/ and clicking on ‘Register’.
- If registered, the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund program deadline will appear in your dashboard. To start the application, click on “Start new application” and follow the directions through the 5 step wizard to access the application form.
- If you encounter problems setting up your Company’s corporate information, you can email applyhelp@omdc.on.ca for assistance. This email address can also be used for any technical questions you have about the OAP.
Program Documentation:
The Guideline Package includes the following documents to assist in compiling an application: Guidelines, FAQ’s, Instructions for Preparing the Budget and Financing Templates, Notes for Preparing the Budget and Financing Plan, Budget and Financing Templates and Samples, Notes for Preparing a Partnership Agreement, Secondary Partner Declaration and Partnerships Fund Recipients for Round’s 1 - 4.
Guidelines
FAQ Sheet - May 4, 2010
Instructions for Preparing the Budget and Fincancing Templates
Notes for Preparing the Budget and Financing Plan
Budget Template
Financing Template
Notes for Preparing a Partnership Agreement
Secondary Partner Declaration
Application Form
Additional Documents:
Budget - SAMPLE
Financing - SAMPLE
Partnerships Fund Recipients for Rounds 1-4
** OMDC reserves the right to revise Guidelines and Application Forms. Please ensure that you have the current versions before preparing your documentation.
Questions:
Inquiries regarding this program should be directed to:
Matt Hilliard-Forde
Coordinator, Industry Initiatives
Phone: (416) 642-6632
Email: mhilliard-forde@omdc.on.ca
OMDC Consultants:
Keely Kemp (Partnerships Fund Lead, Music) - (416) 642-6696 / kkemp@omdc.on.ca
Kim Gibson (Interactive Digital Media) - (416) 642-6651 / kgibson@omdc.on.ca
Martin Harbury (Film & Television Production) - (416) 642-6654 / mharbury@omdc.on.ca
Janet Hawkins (Book & Magazine Publishing) - (416) 642-6698 / jhawkins@omdc.on.ca
Shari Cohen (Film & Television Production, Interactive Digital Media) - (416) 642-6521 / scohen@omdc.on.ca
Technical questions about the OAP should be directed to applyhelp@omdc.on.ca.
** To be added to our distribution list to receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates please email programs2@omdc.on.ca with your full name and the name of the program that you are interested in.
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