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Deadlines: January 4, 2026 (early bird); February 1 (regular submission); Feb 13 (late submissions) The Genre Film Lab is an accelerator program designed to support the development of effective finance,
(Nov 28, 2025) Unison Newsletter; The holidays are right around the corner and every store window is making sure we know it. This time of year can be beautiful. But
Deadline: December 11, 2025; STORYHIVE provides grants of $10,000 each to produce locally reflective nonfiction podcasts accompanied by a video component. We’re seeking stories that capture the voice, personality and
Deadline: January 15, 2026 Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCWHO): Young Canada Works (YCW) offers eligible employers wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative
Deadline: December 19, 2025; The Black Canadian Music Awards is made possible through a joint partnership with SiriusXM Canada and SOCAN Foundation. This award is designed to celebrate extraordinary Black
(Nov 25, 2025; Stir Magazine article): “VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL has just voted to approve its 2026 operating budget, which includes a 12-percent reduction to funding for arts, culture, and community
(Nov 16, 2025) Important NEW application deadline date changes for the MARP Event Component: Please note that funding applications for events taking place in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, as of
FREE Webinars: December 4, 2025 2-3 pm ET (11am-12pm PST); FREE Application Tutorials: November 20, 2025, 2-3 pm ET (11am-12pm PST); January 8, 2026, 2-3 pm ET (11am-12pm PST); Are
Deadline: December 1, 2025; The Digital Museums Canada (DMC) investment program helps build digital capacity in Canadian museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations, and gives people living in Canada unique
Deadline: December 9, 2025; Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists supports professional visual artists, contemporary and traditional craft artists, and independent critics and curators with the creation of specific projects. Grants
Michelle Chawla reflects on how the arts have been heard in Budget 2025 An open letter to the arts community from the Director and CEO In her latest letter to the
November 20, 2025 | 1–2 pm ET | 10–11 am PT | In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of arts and entertainment, it’s easy for self-criticism to become the default. Join Hayley
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