Real News Foundation
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.
Location: Toronto, ON
Toronto Metropolitan University
This grant supported a panel hosted in Toronto that brought together journalists and the general public to engage in critical conversations about storytelling, press freedom and the role of journalism in responding to critical global and national events.
aabaakwad
aabaakwad is an Indigenous Arts Collective devoted to the dissemination, exhibition, promotion and development of International Indigenous arts. They host yearly gatherings of International Indigenous artists, curators and writers in different countries. This grant supported the 2024 annual gathering, hosted in partnership with the University of Toronto.
Muslim International Film Festival
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 supported the 2024 Film Festival.
Canadian Association of Journalists
The Canadian Association of Journalists is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy and professional development for journalists across Canada. This grant supports the Press Freedom Research project.
Press Forward
Press Forward is dedicated to ensuring people in Canada have strong, independent and community-focused journalism. They unify, elevate and advocate for independent media organizations and work to strengthen innovation, inclusivity and diversity in media across the country. This grant supports the Future of Independent Media Summit.
Racial Equity Media Collective
The Racial Equity Media Collective is a national not-for-profit organization committed to remove barriers to access and increase the production, export and sustainability of BIPOC content and BIPOC-led production companies.
Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto
The Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto develops research projects that fill critical gaps in society’s understanding of Islam and Muslims. This grant supports the Muslims in Canada Archives project.
Black Screen Office
The Black Screen Office is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support the development, production and distribution of Black screen-based content around the globe. This grant supported BSO programming.
Muslim International Film Festival
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 supported “Behind the Screens”, a networking and panel event held during TIFF 2023.