February 17, 2026

The GOCA Creative Portal and Creative Directory are designed to centralise registration, improve record keeping, and make it easier for creatives and creative businesses……

January 26, 2026

The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) proudly announces the launch of its upgraded website and new Creative Business Directory, a key digital initiative……

December 12, 2025

The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) celebrated the completion of its animation and multimedia masterclasses, In Motion and In Focus, during a closing……

About Us

The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs

The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA), as a division of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Economy, and Culture, is responsible for creating a favourable environment for increasing the economic value of Grenada’s creative industries.

GOCA operates as
a division of 

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Advertising and Marketing

This sector incorporates several creative disciplines to shape powerful messaging across multiple platforms.

2
Architecture

This sector transforms ideas into functional living, working and recreational spaces.

3
Audiovisual, Multimedia and Photography

These creators shape how we tell stories, build brands, and resonate with audiences around the world.

4
Beauty

This sector includes professionals who work across haircare, cosmetics and skincare.

5
Books and Publishing

This sector drives the production and distribution of written content across genres.

6
Cultural and Natural Heritage

This sector protects and preserves the traditions and practices, historical sites and natural landscapes that make our country unique.

7
Design

This sector connects form with function, influencing how we see, interact with, and experience the world.

8
Gastronomy

This sector shapes local flavour and global taste experiences.

9
Crafts, Jewellery & Decorative Goods

Creators in this sector skilfully produce handmade artisanal items.

10
Music

This sector encompasses the entire creative music ecosystem, from songwriting and performance to recording, engineering, and live shows.

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Performing Arts

This sector creates shared cultural experiences that both entertain and challenge thinking.

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Software and Video Games

This sector combines creativity and technology to deliver immersive experiences.

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Visual Arts

The creatives in this sector challenge perceptions, express ideas and explore identities.

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Audiovisual & Interactive Media

These creators shape how we tell stories, build brands, and engage audiences locally and globally.

2
Arts (Visual & Literary) & Crafts

This sector celebrates storytelling through various media.

3
Design & Creative Services

Design connects form and function, shaping the way we see, interact with, and experience the world.

4
 Festivals, Performing Arts and Celebration

This sector includes not only performers, but also the producers, planners, and stage crews who bring events and celebrations to life.

5
Music

This sector is a cultural cornerstone and economic powerhouse, and encompasses the entire ecosystem, from writing and performance to recording, engineering, and live shows.

6
Gastronomy

Where creativity meets culinary tradition, gastronomy supports chefs, caterers, and food innovators who shape local flavour and global taste experiences.

7
Beauty & Wellness

Rooted in culture, identity, and care, this sector includes professionals who work across skincare, haircare, cosmetics, and holistic wellness.

1
Advertising and Marketing

This sector incorporates several creative disciplines to shape powerful messaging across multiple platforms.

2
Architecture
This sector transforms ideas into functional living, working and recreational spaces.
3
Audiovisual, Multimedia and Photography

These creators in shape how we tell stories, build brands, and resonate with audiences around the world.

4
Beauty

This sector includes professionals who work across haircare, cosmetics and skincare.

5
Books and Publishing

This sector drives the production and distribution of written content across genres.

6
Cultural and Natural Heritage

This sector protects and preserves the traditions and practices, historical sites and natural landscapes that make our country unique.

7
Design

This sector connects form with function, influencing how we see, interact with, and experience the world.

8
Gastronomy

This sector shapes local flavour and global taste experiences.

9
Crafts, Jewellery & Decorative Goods

Creators in this sector skilfully produce handmade artisanal items.

10
Music

This sector encompasses the entire creative music ecosystem, from songwriting and performance to recording, engineering, and live shows.

11
Performing Arts

This sector creates shared cultural experiences that both entertain and challenge thinking.

12
Software and Video Games

This sector combines creativity and technology to deliver immersive experiences.

13
Visual Arts

The creatives in this sector challenge perceptions, express ideas and explore identities.

What we Do?

We Provide Training, Economic Incentives, and Business Support to Help Creative Entrepreneurs and Organizations Access the Resources They Need to Thrive.

GOCA is committed to cultivating an environment where Grenada’s creative industries can flourish.

By laying the foundation now, we are working to secure a creative future for Grenada as the premier Caribbean destination for creative excellence, exploration and exchange.

What WE Offer

Some of Our Programs

GOCA delivers targeted programmes and initiatives that support creative professionals and enterprises at various stages of development. Our work focuses on skills building, business growth, and improved access to incentives and funding that help creatives operate more sustainably.

Through training, financing support, and sector-specific initiatives, we work to strengthen creative capacity, reduce barriers to doing business, and create practical opportunities for growth locally and internationally.

Funding

The Cultural & Creative Industries Business Development Fund was developed to help mitigate the challenges experienced by practitioners in the cultural and creative sectors in accessing traditional financing.

Training

Training and capacity development are critical for fostering excellence in Grenada’s creative industries. Recognizing this, GOCA facilitates opportunities to support creative practitioners in their professional and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Concessions

The Concessions for Creatives initiative provides an avenue for eligible practitioners and organizations within the creative economy and registered with GOCA to benefit from 100% concessions on CET VAT on equipment and tools of trade.

Creative Registry

We believe that creativity and innovation are essential to driving progress and growth in our community and are committed to supporting and promoting the creative industries.

Become a Registered Creative of GOCA

With over 500+ Outstanding creative
Businesses and more

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Creative Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Organizations

The Creative Directory

Looking for Creative Talent for your Next Project?

We’ve made it easy for you to find the right service provider. The Creative Directory, a public access marketplace of creative professionals, was developed by the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs to showcase Grenada’s creative economy in action.