La Converse is a digital media outlet serving underrepresented communities in Québec. Launched as a month-long pop-up newsletter to fill an urgent need for reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic, it quickly engaged audiences and had made measurable impact across underserved communities.
Founded in 2021, Pivot is a French-language media outlet in Quebec that provides online news coverage from a resolutely progressive perspective. This grant supports the Documenters Canada project, an initiative that trains and pays people to document public meetings relevant to their community and works with news outlets to share the information gathered.
This grant supported an event by the Canadian Independent Media Fund, a collective of independent media creators, journalists, and supporters dedicated to building a sustainable future for independent media in Canada.
The Muslim International Film Festival is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing a platform for both current and aspiring filmmakers, creative storytellers, videographers, designers, creatives and media junkies to portray Muslim Excellence on the big screen. This grant supports the 2025 Film Festival.
Toronto Arab Film is a non-profit organisation bringing films from and about the Arab world to Toronto audiences. TAF has grown into a multifaceted organisation that promotes the diversity of Arab cultures, builds community, creates opportunities for exchange, and develops emerging artists. This grant supports the 2025 Toronto Arab Film Festival.
Hot Docs is not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of documentary and creating production opportunities for documentary filmmakers. This grant supports an industry panel titled “Truth of Bias: Making Documentaries in the Age of Polarization”.
The Aunte Indigenous Residency provides artists with the resources and support they need to develop their craft and enhance their professional skills through a variety of initiatives such as workshops, training programs, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects.
Aaqsiiq is the first theatre company in Nunavik. Its plays and all its other activities promote the language and culture of the land.
We Are The Medium is a creative and culture agency dedicated to consultancy and communication through video, music, print and visual arts. This grant supported the “Maktaba Moments” event series. Maktaba is an independent bookstore and versatile cultural space located in a heritage building in Montreal’s vibrant Old Port area. Their purpose is to cultivate … Continued
The Foundation for Leadership, Imagination and Place works towards a just economy by amplifying, connecting, nourishing, and resourcing the work and voices of emergent leadership, particularly QT & BIPOC, who are activating the transformative power of the arts in communities.